Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Wreck at Paseo Del Norte & Jefferson St

Albuquerque, NM (November 11, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries following a car crash in Albuquerque on Monday, November 11. The accident was first reported that morning around 9:08 a.m. near the corner of Paseo Del Norte NE and Jefferson Street NE. Two or more vehicles reportedly collided at the scene, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties. 

Those requiring additional aid were later hospitalized for additional treatment. The severity and number of resulting injuries have not been confirmed at this time. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. No further information on the crash has been made public at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

New Mexico Reckless Driving Crashes

In New Mexico, distracted driving continues to be a serious problem. Across the state in 2021, there were 195 reported fatalities due to distracted driving. According to the most recent crash statistics, distraction on the road is a factor in almost 41 percent of fatal collisions in New Mexico. A distracted driver was also to blame for 8.3 percent of fatal car accidents in 2018 and nearly 21.5 percent of injury crashes reported statewide. You need to be able to pursue a claim for compensation if you or a loved one is unfairly hurt by a reckless driver. 

You need to make sure you do everything possible in order to get full and fair compensation for your injuries and other damages resulting from a car accident. You will probably have a lot of questions about your ability to pursue financial compensation after a car accident. Will Ferguson & Associates wants to be there to answer any questions you may have and help you pursue a strong personal injury claim. Our team of Albuquerque personal injury attorneys have years of experience and a proven track record helping crash victims make full recoveries after a collision. Call us today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with a caring personal injury attorney and get started on your personal injury claim.