Albuquerque, NM – Major Injuries in Collision on Pan American Fwy

Albuquerque, NM (September 5, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of a serious car wreck in Albuquerque on Thursday, September 5. At around 12:15 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at the 4100 block of Pan American Freeway NE. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. 

The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to local hospitals by ambulance. At this time, the circumstances leading to the collision have not been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No additional updates on the accident are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are in charge of the ongoing accident investigation. 

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

Car Accidents in New Mexico

There is always a chance of a major car accident when you share the road with another driver. Many accidents happen in New Mexico because drivers are drunk, distracted, or exceeding the speed limit. Some of the worst drivers in the country call the state home, and someone is hurt on New Mexico roads almost every 26 minutes on average, according to findings from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and serious injury nationwide. You might be able to recover lost compensation if you or someone close to you gets hurt badly in a car accident by working closely with an experienced lawyer to pursue a strong claim for compensation. 

New Mexico residents know that Will Ferguson & Associates can deliver and get the results needed to recover after a car accident. Our team of Albuquerque car accident lawyers has helped many people just like you pursue successful claims, and we are ready to get to work on your case. Your recovery is important to us, and we are here to help in any way we can. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.