Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Collision at Coors & Irving Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (August 8, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of a serious car wreck in Albuquerque on Thursday, August 8. Early that morning, around 12:13 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at the crossing of Coors Boulevard NW and Irving Boulevard NW. 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’s always a danger you may get into a serious vehicle accident when driving across the state of New Mexico. According to information from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), there is an average of one collision recorded in the state every 12 minutes. Anyone who passes through New Mexico should be concerned since the state averages one injury from a car accident every 26 minutes. The state leads the country in the number of collisions brought on by alcohol, distraction, and speeding drivers. If you have been in a major auto accident, you should carefully work with a qualified attorney to make sure your legal rights are protected.

It can be hard to navigate the complicated claims process on your own after a serious auto accident. Will Ferguson & Associates has a track record of success in helping injured parties pursue successful personal injury claims. For more information on whether you can pursue a compensation claim, call our law offices at (505) 243-5566. Our Albuquerque car accident lawyers will not stop until you are able to get the most possible compensation available in your case.