Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Wreck at Candelaria Rd & Pennsylvania St

Albuquerque, NM (July 8, 2024) – On Sunday, July 7, injuries were reported after a car crash in the Albuquerque area. The accident was reported that night around 9:27 p.m. at the crossing of Candelaria Road NE and Pennsylvania Street NE. At least one person involved in the crash sustained injuries, and emergency crews were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. 

The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided thus far, and no additional information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation at this time. More information will be released as the investigation continues. 

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

New Mexico is home to some of the worst drivers in the country. You never know when you might be in an accident, and you have no say over what other people choose to do when driving. Distracted drivers cause the majority of significant traffic accidents in the Land of Enchantment. Driver distraction is a factor in 8.3 percent of fatal collisions and 21.5 percent of collisions with injuries. Every year, distracted driving causes over 3,000 fatalities and several serious injuries in the United States. After a traumatic injury, you need to safeguard your legal rights by working with an experienced attorney.

It can be difficult to achieve a full recovery on your own if you or or someone close to you are hurt in a collision. Working closely with a competent Albuquerque car accident lawyer is always in your best interests to get the most out of your case. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to get to work on your claim. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your recovery.