Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Crash at Laguayra Dr & Domingo Rd

Albuquerque, NM (October 4, 2024) – At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of a car accident in the Albuquerque area on Thursday, October 3. The incident took place at the corner of Laguayra Drive NE and Domingo Road NE late that night around 9:08 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to aid the involved parties. The crash victims were treated by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a nearby hospital by ambulance for additional support. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by 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 Car Crashes

Car crashes are the primary cause of fatalities and major injuries in the state of New Mexico, and you can be hurt by a reckless driver at almost any time. In 2022, 466 fatal car crashes were recorded in the Land of Enchantment. About 36 percent of these collisions involved a driver who was intoxicated, for a total of 170 fatal collisions. With 143 recorded fatal crashes that year, Bernalillo County had the highest number of crashes across the state. Statistics show that unrestrained passengers are often involved in these collisions. In fact, 180 people in the state died in car accidents that year because they were not wearing a seatbelt. You can pursue a strong claim for compensation by working closely with a trained legal team after a serious crash. 

The respected New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is here to fight for your legal rights. Our committed car accident lawyers have a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue successful personal injury claims. We are just a phone call away. Call our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.