Albuquerque, NM - Injury Collision at Unser Blvd & Sapphire St

Albuquerque, NM (November 5, 2024) - A serious traffic accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, November 5, required support from emergency responders. At around 7:28 a.m., the incident was first reported at the corner of Unser Boulevard SW and Sapphire Street SW. There were confirmed injuries at the crash site, and paramedics were rushed to the scene to provide necessary medical aid. 

Those requiring additional treatment were later transported to a local hospital. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. No further information on the accident has been made public at this time, and more details will be provided as the investigation continues. 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. 

Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico

Statistics have shown time and time again that distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents in the state of New Mexico. A distracted driver caused a car accident in New Mexico roughly every 56 minutes in 2017, and there were a total of 9,386 reported crashes caused by distracted motorists in the state that year. There were 195 people killed by driver distraction statewide in 2021. New Mexico has been found to have the highest rate of distracted-related traffic fatalities in the United States. If you or a loved one is hurt by a reckless driver, you need to take action by pursuing a strong personal injury claim with the help of a competent lawyer. 

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