Albuquerque, NM – Motor Vehicle Accident Ends in Injuries on I-25 near milepost 223

Albuquerque, NM (May 7, 2023) – A vehicle crash in Albuquerque ended in injuries and traffic delays on the afternoon of May 5. At around 4:35 p.m., emergency responders went to the crash scene to render aid and investigate. 

Reports from local officials show the incident occurred in the southbound lanes of Interstate 25 near milepost 223. An unspecified number of vehicles collided in the area and caused injuries. 

EMTs rendered aid to the injured parties at the crash scene. At this time, how many people were hurt in the wreck has not been reported. 

Police and EMS remained at the scene for an extended time period on Friday afternoon, causing significant delays in traffic. The reason the crash happened is still under local law enforcement investigation at this time. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of those with injuries. No further information has been reported. 

New Mexico Car Crashes 

New Mexico sees tens of thousands of auto accidents per year that cause injuries and fatalities to numerous people. On average, there are over 60,000 reported car wrecks in the Land of Enchantment annually. These crashes cause injuries to about 20,000 people and take the lives of hundreds each year. Most of the time, unfortunately, these crashes are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. 

In the past decade, driver negligence has become a serious issue in the United States. Driver distraction, fatigue, intoxication, and speeding cause countless collisions each year that injure and take the lives of thousands, if not millions of people. Statistics recorded concerning the number of car accidents in the United States show that over 6 million vehicle collisions are reported per year here. Of those collisions, about 3 million people sustain injuries, and over 40,000 lose their lives. 

When you or someone you love sustained injuries in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to recover without having to pay for the damages that resulted from your accident. When injuries are imposed upon you by the negligence of others, you deserve to be financially compensated for the costs related to your financial losses. Additionally, you may be facing damages related to emotional turmoil, pain, suffering, and loss of life enjoyment, to name a few. A car crash attorney in Albuquerque can help you collect financial compensation for all of the economic and non-economic damages you may be faced with in the aftermath of a severe accident. 

At the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates, we have been working for decades to help injured accident victims get their lives back on track after they were seriously hurt by driver negligence. A skilled lawyer from our firm can help you learn more about your legal rights and options during this difficult time in your life. 

Call our law office at your earliest convenience to be connected with a compassionate and knowledgeable attorney who can help you recover. You can reach our firm by dialing (505) 243-5566 to speak with an attorney regarding your case.