Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Crash at Montano Rd & PanAm Fwy

Albuquerque, NM (November 10, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries following a car crash in Albuquerque on Sunday, November 10. The accident was first reported at around 12:37 p.m. near the corner of Montano Road NE and Pan American Freeway NE. Two or more vehicles reportedly collided at the scene, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties. 

Those requiring additional aid were later hospitalized for additional treatment. The severity and number of resulting injuries have not been confirmed at this time. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. No further information on the crash has been made public at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

In New Mexico, distracted driving remains a serious problem. In the state in 2021, there were 195 reported fatalities due to distracted driving. According to the most recent crash statistics, distraction on the road is a factor in almost 41 percent of fatal collisions in New Mexico. A distracted driver was also to blame for 8.3 percent of fatal car accidents in 2018 and nearly 21.5 percent of injury crashes reported statewide.

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