Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Crash at San Mateo Blvd & Comanche Rd

Albuquerque, NM (January 12, 2025) – There were serious injuries reported following a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Friday, January 10. The accident took place that evening around 11:49 p.m. at the crossing of San Mateo Boulevard NE and Comanche Road NE. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to render the necessary medical aid, and the victims requiring additional treatment were later transferred to local hospitals for further treatment.

The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues.

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

New Mexico Car Wrecks

Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of fatalities and major injuries in the United States. Data from the New Mexico Traffic Crash Annual Report indicates that the top three counties in New Mexico with the most crashes are Bernalillo, Santa Fe, and Dona Ana counties (NMTCAR). Bernalillo County leads the state with over 14,000 documented crashes on average each year. Intoxication or alcohol use was a contributing factor in a startling 38.4 percent of reported traffic accidents in Bernalillo County, and New Mexico continues to top the nation in alcohol-related arrests. The steps you take after a car crash will determine your ability to pursue a successful claim. It is always in your best interests to work with an experienced attorney to pursue the strongest claim possible.

Will Ferguson & Associates dedicates its legal team to safeguarding your legal rights. You can speak with an experienced Albuquerque personal injury lawyer about your case by calling our offices at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your claim. We are here to fight for you.