Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Car Accident at I-40 & Coors Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (December 14, 2024) – On Friday, December 13, there were confirmed injuries following a serious auto accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision was reported late that night, around 6:02 p.m., on Interstate 40 WB near Coors Boulevard NW. 

At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were later transferred to a nearby hospital for additional support. The circumstances leading to the accident have not been determined. The area was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. No further information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery. 

New Mexico Car Accidents

A serious car crash can happen at almost any time, and statistics show that vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the state of New Mexico. There were 466 deadly car accidents reported across the Land of Enchantment in 2022, and nearly 36 percent of these collisions involved a drunk driver, contributing to 170 deadly crashes. Bernalillo County experienced the highest number of deadly crashes that year, with 143 reported fatal accidents. Many of these deaths involved unrestrained drivers. Statistics show that 180 people were killed in car crashes in the state who were unrestrained at the time of impact. You need to be prepared to take the appropriate legal action in order to protect your rights. 

The New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is here to fight for your rights if you or someone close to you is unfairly injured in an auto accident. Our New Mexico car accident lawyers have a proven track record of helping injured parties from all over New Mexico pursue successful personal injury claims. If you are ready to discuss your case with our trained Albuquerque personal injury lawyers, we are just a phone call away. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your case with the help of a trained attorney.