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

Albuquerque, NM (September 13, 2024) – On Thursday, September 12, at least one person sustained injuries following a car crash in the Albuquerque area at around 6:11 p.m. The collision occurred on Interstate 40 WB near Rio Grande Boulevard NW. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency crews were dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.

The circumstances leading to the collision are not clear at this time. The vehicles involved were heavily damaged, and the area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided, and no additional information on the accident is available at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.

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

Crashes in New Mexico

In the United States, car accidents are still the main cause of death and serious injuries. From the New Mexico Traffic Crash Annual Report (NMTCAR), we can see that Bernalillo, Santa Fe, and Dona Ana counties have the most crashes in New Mexico. Every year, an average of over 14,000 accidents are reported in Bernalillo County, more than any other county in the state. 384 of these crashes were caused by drunk drivers. New Mexico has the most arrests for drunk driving in the country. If you get hurt in a car accident, the steps you take will affect how well you can file a claim. To make the strongest compensation claim possible, it is always in your best interest to work with an experienced Albuquerque car crash lawyer.

The steps you take now can impact the rest of your life. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is dedicated to protecting your legal rights. You can speak with an experienced Albuquerque personal injury lawyer about your case by calling our offices at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your claim. We are here to help you through each stage of your case to help you achieve a full recovery.