Albuquerque, NM – Local Man Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on I-40

Albuquerque, NM (July 22, 2025) – A local man was killed after a pileup crash in the Albuquerque area on Sunday, July 20. The fatal accident was reported on Interstate 40 near Rio Grande Boulevard NW early that morning at around 7:57 a.m. Multiple vehicles were involved in the incident, including a commercial truck. 

Local reports revealed that the driver of a 2022 Nissan crashed into a barrier on the interstate. A witness was assisting the driver when the driver of a Chevrolet Impala hit the brakes and slid under a semi-truck before catching fire. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene.

The driver of the Impala, later identified as 61-year-old Cecil Barreras of Albuquerque, was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries. No updates on the incident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is underway. 

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Trucking Accidents in New Mexico

Semi-truck accidents can be completely devastating, and they are known to result in many deadly accidents in New Mexico each year. The fatality rate in an 18-wheeler crash is much higher than in a typical collision. An estimated one in 35 semi-truck crashes ends in death in New Mexico.

A commercial truck can weigh tens of thousands of pounds fully loaded. Needless to say, this can be completely catastrophic when it collides at highway speeds with a passenger car. There were 821 large truck crashes reported across the state in 2022, with 44 resulting in deaths and 235 causing injuries. Nearly 3 percent of semi-truck crashes end in death, and almost 30 percent end in fatality.

You shouldn’t hesitate to partner with a compassionate and skilled lawyer if you lose someone in an unexpected truck accident. 

These cases are often intricate and overwhelming. They require a deep understanding and vast knowledge of New Mexico’s legal system. So you should not handle a wrongful death claim alone. You need to be sure that you can get the most out of your case by working with a trained Albuquerque truck accident lawyer. Our efficient legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during this time to ensure your legal rights are protected.

If you are prepared to initiate your case, we are only a phone call away. Will Ferguson & Associates is here to take on your case and handle every part of it while you focus on recovering from your terrible loss. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.