Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Collision at Sage Rd & 98th St

Albuquerque, NM (December 18, 2024) – A serious car crash in the Albuquerque area on Wednesday, December 18, required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred at the corner of Sage Road SW and 98th Street SW that morning around 8:23 a.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to provide aid to the crash victims at the scene. 

At this time, the extent of the resulting injuries has not been confirmed. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. Local authorities advised nearby drivers to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays. No additional information on the crash has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress. 

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

Car Accidents in New Mexico

Driving can be extremely dangerous, and most of us have to drive every day. With so much time on the road, serious car accidents are a way of life for many New Mexico residents. Every 13 minutes, an automobile accident is reported in New Mexico, and every 29 minutes, someone is injured in a crash. According to the most recent data, nearly 30 percent of collisions in the state cause injuries, with less than one percent ending in fatalities. The state leads the nation in collisions caused by distracted, speeding, and intoxicated drivers, with some of the worst drivers in the country. You need to be prepared to take the necessary legal action to protect yourself and your legal rights if you or someone close to you is unfairly hurt in a car accident. 

You need to hire an Albuquerque personal injury attorney with knowledge of personal injury lawsuits to represent you after a life-changing auto accident. Will Ferguson & Associates has a history of helping people involved in crashes in New Mexico pursue successful injury claims, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Please contact us at (505) 243-5566 with any questions that you may have about your case.