Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Collision on General Arnold St

Albuquerque, NM (September 27, 2024) – On Thursday, September 26, at least one person suffered injuries following a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision occurred that evening around 10:49 p.m. at the 121 block of General Arnold Street NE. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render the necessary medical aid. 

The injured parties received assistance at the scene before being taken to a local hospital. The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined, and no updates on the conditions of the involved parties are available at the moment. The area was closed for several hours due to the crash, and emergency crews worked to clear the scene and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further updates have been provided. 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. 

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

Some of the worst drivers in the country call New Mexico home, and the state is notorious for its reckless drivers. Many motorists will readily acknowledge that when they use cell phones behind the wheel, and this dangerous behavior is not as taboo as it once was. Driver distraction accounted for over 21.5 percent of injury wrecks and 8.3 percent of fatal collisions in New Mexico in a recent year, making it one of the leading causes of auto accidents across the state. According to statistics, there are over 3,000 fatalities and hundreds of thousands of serious injuries caused by distracted drivers in the United States each year. Consult with an experienced attorney to better understand your legal options and pursue a strong compensation claim. 

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to answer any questions that you may have about your rights and your case during a free initial consultation. Our trained Albuquerque personal injury lawyers are prepared to fight for you and get you the best possible outcome for your case. Do not wait to contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to begin your journey toward recovery.