Albuquerque, NM – Injury Wreck at Rio Grande Blvd & Central Ave

Albuquerque, NM (December 12, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Wednesday, December 11. The accident was reported at the intersection of Rio Grande Boulevard NW and Central Avenue NW at around 5:30 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. 

Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further treatment. At this time, the extent of the related damages has not been confirmed. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the collision have been provided at this time. Local law enforcement officials are in charge of the ongoing crash investigation. 

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

New Mexico Reckless Driving Crashes

These days, many drivers openly admit to engaging in reckless actions behind the wheel, including using a cell phone. Sadly, it is not uncommon to see drivers engage in these types of reckless behaviors on New Mexico roadways. With 61.6 distracted driving deaths per million people, New Mexico leads the nation in deadly distracted driving accidents, and the state also has some of the highest rates of drunk drivers. Nearly 40.75 percent of collisions reported in the state can be attributed to distracted driving, nearly five times greater than the national average. If you or a loved one is hurt in a collision, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for compensation by working with a trained legal team. 

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is prepared to assist you during this difficult time following an automobile accident. Helping you and your loved ones during this difficult time is our main objective. Our Albuquerque personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of assisting New Mexico collision victims in pursuing successful personal injury claims, and we are here to fight for your legal rights every step of the way. Contact our legal offices at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your case today.