Albuquerque, NM – Motor Vehicle Collision with Injuries on I-40 near milepost 157

Albuquerque, NM (June 10, 2023) – On the evening of June 9, a serious car crash was reported to police in Albuquerque. Emergency responders went to the scene of the incident at around 6:00 p.m. in order to render aid and investigate.

Several responders were observed on the roadway, located on Interstate 40 near milepost 157/Rio Grande Boulevard. The contributing factors of the collision have not been reported at this time. 

One or more people involved in the crash sustained injuries. Paramedics helped those individuals at the scene and transported them to local hospitals if needed. Currently, their identities have not been reported to the public. 

Emergency responders remind at the crash scene for an extended period of time while they assisted injured victims and worked to determine the cause of the incident. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of those with injuries. 

Nothing further has been reported concerning this car crash in Albuquerque. 

New Mexico Car Accidents

Driver negligence has become a serious and devastating issue throughout the United States and across the state of New Mexico. A reputable car insurance company found that New Mexico drivers rank among the worst in the nation. In fact, this car insurance company found that drivers in New Mexico are actually the second worst drivers throughout the United States. 

In 2015, 21,894 crashes were caused by driver inattention in the state of New Mexico. This represents about 1/3 of the total auto accidents reported throughout the state that same year. The second most common contributing factor to auto accidents in New Mexico in 2015 was failing to yield the right of way, which caused 6,602 car crashes in 2015 in New Mexico.

From 2011 to 2015, New Mexico saw approximately 4,000 car accidents per month. Driver distraction is the leading contributing factor to New Mexico car accidents and to car accidents throughout the United States. Over 400,000 car accidents are reported across the nation caused by driver inattention. The increasing popularity and use of handheld technology like smartphones and tablets have definitely contributed to this problem.

When you or a loved one of yours has suffered serious injuries in a car accident caused by driver negligence, such as driver intoxication, or driver distraction, you deserve financial compensation that can help you pay for the damages and injuries you may have incurred related to your accident. A car crash lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim for compensation so you can get the money you need to pay for your losses in damages.

At the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates, our skilled car crash lawyers in Albuquerque have been in the business of helping injured accident victims get their lives back on track for decades. We are passionate about helping our injured clients get medical care, mental health treatment, and any other services they may need to recover without having to worry about money. No one should have to go broke attempting to recover from a car crash that was caused by another person.

Driver negligence is a serious problem across the nation and must be addressed as such. Several programs have been implemented over the years to attempt to negate this serious issue, however, people continue to drive distracted, intoxicated, and otherwise negligent. Contact our law office at (505) 243-5566  to learn more about your ability to recover with our help. We work on contingency, which means that you pay us nothing unless you are awarded financial compensation for your injuries and losses.