Albuquerque, NM – Menaul Blvd & PanAm Fwy Injury Collision

Albuquerque, NM (June 14, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries following a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Friday, June 14. The accident took place at the intersection of Menaul Boulevard NE and Pan American Freeway NE early that morning, around 9:50 a.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties, and those requiring additional support were later hospitalized. 

At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The circumstances leading to the crash were not included in the initial reports. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided, as of yet. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be released as it continues.

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

New Mexico Car Accidents

There are an increasing number of fatal collisions in New Mexico each year. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), the number of fatal crashes in the state increased by about 20 percent to 481 in 2021 from 398 in 2020. Each year, more and more individuals in the state sustain injuries in auto accidents. Some of the leading factors in serious collisions in the state include speeding, driver distraction, and intoxication. Accident victims need to be able to defend their legal rights by pursuing a compensation claim with the assistance of an experienced lawyer.

Our team of Albuquerque personal injury lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates is well-known across the state, and you can trust that your case is in good hands when you work with our skilled legal team throughout your claim. We are here to answer questions that you may have during a free consultation. Give us a call today at (505) 243-5566 to pursue a case today with the help of a skilled lawyer.