Albuquerque, NM – Moped Rider Killed in Collision at Central Ave & Garcia St

Albuquerque, NM (January 11, 2023) – The rider of a moped was killed after being involved in a crash in Albuquerque on Tuesday evening, January 10. 

The fatal crash took place at the intersection of Central Avenue and Garcia Street. A moped and a Ford pickup truck were traveling eastbound when the truck hit the moped. The pickup pushed the bike for a significant distance, according to initial reports. 

The rider was transported to a nearby hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Another rider was later found by authorities at around 8 p.m. and hospitalized for treatment. The driver of the Ford fled the scene. 

No further information has been published at this time. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Moped Crashes in New Mexico

A startling 5,172 motorcycle riders lost their lives in crashes in 2017, accounting for 14% of all motor vehicle crash fatalities. The US Department of Transportation reports that there are currently 8.5 million registered motorcycles in the state that year. You need to understand what causes motorcycle accidents in order to finally identify potential solutions related to motorcycle crashes. 

The law in New Mexico gives surviving spouses, children under the age of 18, and other close relatives the option to do so as their main means of obtaining some measure of justice for the loss of a loved one, even though receiving compensation for the untimely death of a loved one will never bring them back. The personal representative of the deceased person may be used to bring a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased individual’s surviving children, spouse, or other family members. Many people are unsure if they have the right to file a claim for damages after the loss of a family member. 

Sadly, there are a lot of deaths that may have been avoided every year in the state of New Mexico, including those involving car or motorcycle accidents. Many people in the state may lose loved ones as a result of these tragedies. The attorneys at Will Ferguson & Associates are here to assist you in seeking justice and moving past your loss, even though no amount of money can ever fully make up for your loss. We want to make sure you are still able to survive and appropriately handle your finances following the death of a beloved family member. 

A traumatic event like losing a loved one can alter your life for the rest of your life. We at Will Ferguson & Associates are conscious of the pain and sorrow endured by New Mexico families who have lost a loved one. Our goal is to help these families through this difficult time. Asking for financial compensation will help you get the help you need to recover, and our Albuquerque motorcycle crash attorneys are here to support you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to call our offices at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a meeting with one of our attorneys if you need support after losing a loved one. 

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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.