Albuquerque, NM – Major Injuries in Collision at I-40 & Louisiana Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (September 20, 2024) – On Friday, September 20, there were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The accident occurred at around 3:38 p.m. on Interstate 40 WB near Louisiana Boulevard NE. At least one person involved suffered injuries in the collision. 

The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel, and those requiring additional treatment were later hospitalized for treatment. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. 

Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris. No additional information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident into the cause of the crash, and more updates will be released as the investigation continues. 

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

Car Accidents in New Mexico

Every day, car crashes happen in New Mexico, and you never really know if or when you’ll be hurt by a reckless driver. 2022 was one of the worst years for New Mexico roads in recent memory, and statistics show that crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury nationwide. Over one hundred people died on the state’s roads that year. There are a lot of drunk drivers in the Land of Enchantment. It has one of the highest rates of accidents involving drunk drivers in the country. You should be ready to fight for your legal rights by working closely with a trained lawyer if a careless driver hurts you or a loved one. 

 The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you recover during this difficult time. We have a proven history of helping crash victims in New Mexico pursue successful personal injury claims, and our lawyers are ready to get to work on your case. If you are ready to discuss your situation with a caring Albuquerque car accident attorney, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.