Albuquerque, NM – Injury Collision at Central Ave & Tennessee St

Albuquerque, NM (September 29, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries following a car accident in Albuquerque early on Saturday, September 28. That evening around 8:22 p.m., the collision was first reported at the corner of Central Avenue NE and Tennessee Street NE. At least one person involved in the crash was reportedly injured.

At this time, the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed. Emergency crews were present to provide aid to the injured parties. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the scene and to reopen the roadway to outside traffic. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision.

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

Car Wrecks in New Mexico

People are hurt and killed almost daily in New Mexico car crashes. Statistics show that there is a crash reported somewhere in New Mexico every 12 minutes on average. In a recent year, the state reported over 46,000 crashes. These crashes resulted in over 19,000 injuries and close to 400 fatalities. Car accidents are the primary cause of death and serious injury in the state, where intoxication, speeding, and driver attention are the three main causes of major crashes. You can never really predict if or when you will be involved in a car accident, and the sad truth is that most collisions are preventable and caused by driver error in some form. You must be able to take the required actions to safeguard your legal rights by collaborating closely with an experienced attorney in order to pursue a compensation claim.

It is always in your best interests to work closely with a respected New Mexico law firm if you or someone close to you is hurt in an auto accident. A personal injury lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to get to work on your case. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to begin your path toward recovery and fair compensation.