Albuquerque, NM – Injury Car Accident at Gibson Blvd & Yale Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (December 25, 2024) – There were reported injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, December 24. That evening around 7:45 p.m., the collision was first reported at the corner of Gibson Boulevard SE and Yale Boulevard SE. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a nearby hospital for additional treatment. 

At this time, the circumstances leading to the accident have not been determined. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were later sent to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. No additional information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities, and more information will be released as it continues. 

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

Auto Accidents in New Mexico

When driving a car, you can never feel completely safe. Crash data indicates that New Mexico is seeing an annual rise in the number of fatal auto accidents. According to findings from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), there were almost 20 percent more fatal collisions reported in the state in 2021 compared to 2020. There were 481 recorded fatal car crashes in 2021, a significant rise over the 398 recorded in 2020. If you or someone close to you is seriously closed in a car accident, you must be ready to get to work on your claim with the help of a trained attorney. 

Many important steps must be taken to secure your legal rights after a serious crash. One thing you should do is get in touch with an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. If you are not able to pursue a successful outcome in your case, it could impact the rest of your life. Our lawyers want to assist you in obtaining the most compensation possible for your case. To schedule a free legal consultation with a lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates, contact our today offices at (505) 243-5566.