Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Collision at Westside Blvd & NM-528

Albuquerque, NM (November 3, 2024) – On Saturday, November 2, there were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision was reported that evening around 10:04 p.m. at the corner of Westside Boulevard NW and NM-528. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. 

Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring additional treatment were later transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and other debris in order to reopen the area to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

New Mexico Auto Accidents

The state of New Mexico is home to some of the worst drivers in the nation. Serious auto accidents can happen to anyone at any moment, and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) reports that a crash takes place almost every 12 minutes in the state. Albuquerque has the greatest number of recorded vehicle accidents of any city in the state, with nearly 19,000 reported crashes in a recent year. In Bernalillo County, there is an automobile accident roughly every 27 minutes. If you or a loved one is injured by a careless driver, you need to be able to move quickly to safeguard your legal rights. This means partnering with a trained lawyer to pursue a personal injury claim. 

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