Albuquerque, NM – Injury Crash at I-40 & Juan Tabo Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (September 20, 2024) – At least one person was hurt in a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Thursday, September 19. The collision took place on Interstate 40 WB near Juan Tabo Boulevard NE at around 9:30 p.m. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel at the scene.

Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further examination and care. There were confirmed injuries at the scene. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The vehicles involved in the crash sustained significant damage, and the roadway was closed for several hours. The roadway was later cleared and reopened to outside traffic some hours later. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation.

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

Each and every driver needs to be careful on the road so they don’t hurt other people. In New Mexico, way too many people fail to pay attention to the road as they should. Every year, there are more than 45,000 car crashes in New Mexico. Distracted driving is the main cause of many of these accidents. Almost every 56 minutes in the state in a recent year, someone was hurt in a crash caused by a distracted driver. You can go the length of a football field in the time it takes to send a text message at highway speeds. Always consult with a skilled lawyer if you or a loved one gets hurt in a car crash and want to file a compensation claim.

Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to get to work on your case and provide the necessary legal guidance to protect your legal rights. Our legal team has a proven history of helping New Mexico victims file successful personal injury lawsuits, and we are ready to get to work for you. If you are ready to discuss your case with our Albuquerque personal injury lawyer, please give us a call today at (505) 243-5566.