Albuquerque, NM – Injury Car Wreck at I-40 & Rio Grande Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (November 21, 2024) – A serious car crash in the Albuquerque area required support from local paramedics on Wednesday, November 20. That evening, around 10:59 p.m., the accident occurred on Interstate 40 WB near Rio Grande Boulevard NW. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity and number of resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. 

Ambulances were used to transport the injured parties to nearby hospitals. The vehicles involved in the crash sustained significant damage in the impact, and the roadway was closed for several hours until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage. No additional information on the accident has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities. 

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

New Mexico Car Crashes

Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury across the country. About 50,000 car accidents occur in New Mexico each year, resulting in tens of thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities. There are many various reasons why road accidents happen in the United States, from defective vehicles to bad weather and careless driving. However, driver irresponsibility is currently the most frequent cause of auto accidents in the nation. If you or a loved one is hurt in a collision, you need to be ready to pursue a claim for compensation by working closely with a trained legal team with a proven history of successful cases. 

Your life is on the line if you are injured in a car crash, and you need to do everything possible to protect your legal rights. That means hiring a qualified car crash lawyer in Albuquerque as soon as possible to ensure you can make a maximum recovery. The New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during this difficult time. We will fight to make sure that you are able to recover the full value of your claim and that the person responsible for your injuries is brought to justice. If you have any questions about your ability to pursue a claim for compensation, contact us today at (505) 243-5566.