Albuquerque, NM - Major Injury Collision on Cochiti Dr

Albuquerque, NM (February 19, 2024) - There were serious injuries reported in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Monday afternoon, February 19. The accident took place at around 2:05 p.m. at the 5804 block of Cochiti Drive NW. At least one person involved suffered major injuries. 

Emergency crews were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to a local hospital for further support. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. 

The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further updates are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being handled by local law enforcement officials. 

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

Auto Accidents in New Mexico

Car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury for New Mexico residents, and the state has a high rate of fatal vehicle collisions. This may be partly due to the fact that the state is home to some of the worst drivers in the country. Unfortunately, the state’s roads are only becoming more dangerous with each passing year. 2021 was one of the deadliest years on New Mexico roadways in nearly 30 years. The number of fatal crashes increased to 470 in 2021 from just 425 a couple of years prior. Thousands more were hurt on the state’s roads that year, and it is important that crash victims are prepared to take immediate action in order to protect themselves and their legal rights in the event of a life-changing vehicle collision. 

It only takes a few seconds for a car crash to completely change your life for the worse. The recovery process can be long and difficult, and it can be hard to undertake it alone. You need to be sure that you are equipped to make informed decisions during this difficult, and this often means partnering with a skilled legal team to pursue a personal injury claim. You may have grounds to pursue a claim for compensation when you are injured in New Mexico. However, it is important that you take immediate action in order to preserve key evidence and better protect your legal rights. 

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is prepared to assist you through the challenging healing process if you are injured in a car wreck. We know how hard it can be to handle your recovery alone, and our team of Albuquerque personal injury attorneys will be able to address any questions you may have about your recovery during a free consultation. We will make every effort to safeguard your legal rights at each step of the process. Give us a call at (505) 243-5566 so that a qualified personal injury attorney can start working on your case right away.