Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Collision at I-25 & Lead Ave

Albuquerque, NM (January 21, 2025) – At least one person was hurt after a car wreck in the Albuquerque area on Monday, January 20. The collision occurred early that afternoon around 2:44 p.m. on Interstate 25 SB near Lead Avenue SE. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the related damages have not been confirmed. 

The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were dispatched to remove the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of 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

Not surprisingly, some of the worst drivers in New Mexico are from Albuquerque. Some of the worst drivers in the nation live in the state, making this statement more meaningful. It may be no surprise that the Land of Enchantment has a higher rate of serious collisions. Every 27 minutes, an automobile crash happens somewhere in Bernalillo County, and Albuquerque experiences more than 19,000 collisions each year. In New Mexico, auto accidents claim hundreds of lives annually and cause thousands of injuries. If you or a loved one is hurt in a catastrophic accident, you must be able to aggressively pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a skilled lawyer.

The steps you have to take to achieve a fair recovery can be difficult to manage on your own. The team of attorneys at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to guide you through the challenging legal process if you are hurt in a car accident. You should never leave your recovery up to chance. You can rely on our Albuquerque car accident lawyers to protect your legal rights and hold the at-fault party accountable. Contact our law offices at (505) 243-5566 to speak with our sympathetic and caring attorneys.