Albuquerque, NM - Major Injuries in Crash at 98th St & Sunset Gardens Rd

Albuquerque, NM (September 26, 2024) - On Wednesday, September 26, there were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The accident occurred late that night around 8:07 p.m. at the crossing of 98th Street SW and Sunset Gardens Road SW. 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. 

Reckless Driving Crashes in New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM - Major Injuries in Crash at 98th St & Sunset Gardens RdAn incredible number of crashes nationwide are caused by distracted driving. We see drivers gazing down at their phones at stop signs and while operating a vehicle almost every day. According to recent research, a significant percentage of drivers readily admit to using their phones while behind the wheel. New Mexico has one of the highest rates of crashes involving driver distraction. Statistics show that about 40.75 percent of collisions in the state involve distracted motorists, nearly five times higher than the national average. In the state of New Mexico, you are entitled to just compensation if you are injured by a distracted motorist and, if you want to pursue a claim against the driver who caused a serious collision, it is always advised to speak with knowledgeable legal counsel.

You need the help of a skilled Albuquerque car accident lawyer if you are hurt in a car crash. Will Ferguson & Associates has a proven track record showing we can successfully handle personal injury claims. Please contact our offices at (505) 243-5566 if you would like to discuss your personal injury case.

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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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