Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Collision at 98th St & Bluewater Rd

Albuquerque, NM (December 16, 2024) – A serious car accident in Albuquerque on Sunday, December 15, required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred at the crossing of 98th Street NW and Bluewater Road NW at around 4:48 p.m. The injured parties were provided immediate aid by attending medical personnel. 

The injured parties were later transferred to nearby hospitals for additional support after being treated at the scene by responding paramedics. At this time, the number and severity of the related damages have not been confirmed. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were dispatched to clear the scene, clear the resulting debris, and reopen the roadway. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Car Wrecks in New Mexico

Car crashes happen every day in New Mexico, leaving residents with serious and even life-threatening injuries. There were 36,555 car accidents reported across the state in 2020, resulting in hundreds of fatalities. In Bernalillo County alone, a collision takes place almost every 38 minutes. Car accidents are prevalent on the state’s roads, and this could be due to the fact that New Mexico is home to some of the worst drivers in the country. The state continually leads the nation in speeding, distracted driving, and intoxicated-related collisions. It is important that you are able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained personal injury lawyer. 

After being injured in an automobile accident, you and your family have the right to compensation. You need to make sure you have a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer on your side. The personal injury lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates have experience handling personal injury claims in New Mexico. Our goal is to help crash victims through the legal process so they can obtain fair compensation. Give us a call at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your auto accident case with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. We are here to answer any and all questions you may have about your situation during a free consultation.