Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Collision at Fourth St & Stover Ave

Albuquerque, NM (February 7, 2025) – At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Thursday, February 6. The incident took place at the corner of Fourth Street SW and Stover Avenue SW that morning around 8:44 a.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to aid the involved parties. The crash victims were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a nearby hospital by ambulance for additional support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.

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

New Mexico Car Crashes

Car accidents are New Mexico’s leading cause of fatalities and major injuries, and they can happen at any time. In 2022, 466 fatal car crashes were recorded in the Land of Enchantment. About 36 percent of these collisions involved a driver who was intoxicated, for a total of 170 fatal collisions. With 143 recorded fatal crashes that year, Bernalillo County had the highest number of collisions in New Mexico. Statistics show that unrestrained passengers are often involved in these collisions. In fact, 180 people in the state died in car accidents that year because they were not wearing a seatbelt. You may be able to be made whole again after a serious crash by partnering with a trained team of lawyers to get the most out of your case. This is often the only way to maximize your recovery and get the full compensation you need and deserve. 

There are specific steps you need to take in order to make sure you get the most out of your case following a serious collision. The respected New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is here to fight for your legal rights. Our committed Albuquerque personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue successful personal injury claims. You can reach us by phone. Call our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.