Albuquerque, NM - Injury Crash at Palomas Ave & Ventura St

Albuquerque, NM (August 30, 2024) - On Friday, August 30, there were confirmed injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The accident took place at around 11:30 a.m. near the crossing of Palomas Avenue NE and Ventura Street NE. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. 

At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. The number and severity of the related damages have not been confirmed. Ambulances were available to transport the crash victims to local hospitals for further support. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Car Accidents in New Mexico

A lot of people are killed and injured in car accidents across New Mexico. In 2022, 466 people died in collisions on the state's roads. The state has one of the highest number of arrests related to alcohol, so it's not a surprise that drunk drivers were involved in almost 36 percent of fatal accidents in New Mexico that year. With 143 deaths, Bernalillo County had the most fatal collisions than any other county across the Land of Enchantment There are many common reasons why people get into car accidents, but if you want to file a settlement claim and get the most money possible, you should work with an experienced lawyer.

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