Albuquerque, NM - MVA on I-25 near NM-423 Ends in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (April 22, 2023) - Police and paramedics went to the scene of a car crash that happened in Albuquerque on the morning of April 19. At approximately 10:40 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a crash on Interstate 25. 

Sources say the collision happened in Bernalillo in the southbound lanes of Interstate 25 near New Mexico 423/Paseo Del Norte/exit 232. One or more people suffered injuries in the wreck, however, the extent of those injuries has not been reported. 

Currently, authorities in Bernalillo are investigating the details of the accident. One or more injured victims were transported from the scene by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Their identities remain unknown at this time. 

The roadway was blocked for an extended period of time on the morning of April 19, resulting in significant traffic delays. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.

No further information has been reported at this time. 

New Mexico Car Crashes

Car accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence in the United States and throughout the state of New Mexico. Every year, over 6 million car crashes are reported throughout the country that cause more than 3 million people to sustain injuries. Sadly, about 40,000 people end up losing their lives per year due to motor vehicle collisions in the United States. 

In New Mexico, tens of thousands of people suffer injuries serious enough to send them to the hospital due to motor vehicle accidents. Alarmingly, the majority of the car crashes that happen in the United States and across the Land of Enchantment are preventable and caused by driver negligence. 

Drivers who choose to act negligently by allowing themselves to become distracted, intoxicated, overly fatigued, or travel at unsafe speeds put themselves and those they encounter on the road at severe risk of serious injuries or even losing their lives. Negligently caused car crashes are among the top ten reasons people in the United States suffer serious injuries or fatalities. Driver negligence has become a prevalent problem in the United States, especially in the past decade or so. 

For example, every year, more than 11,000 people lose their lives due to auto collisions caused by the actions of speeding drivers. Speeding is dangerous because it doesn’t give drivers enough time to react appropriately or stop in the event of a possible collision. Additionally, about 400,000 crashes are caused by distracted driving per year in the US. This is about the same number of accidents that happen in the largest state in the country, California. 

When you or someone you love has been injured in a car crash caused by driver negligence, it is important that you know that you have legal options that may be able to help you recover. A car crash lawyer can help you learn more about your ability to collect financial compensation when you file a personal injury claim. 

At the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates, we have been working for decades to help injured accident victims and their family members get their lives back on track after they were turned upside down by the actions of negligent drivers. You can reach our office by calling (505) 243-5566 to speak with an Albuquerque personal injury attorney regarding your personal injury claim. You deserve to be able to recover without worrying about money. Contact our firm for a free case evaluation to learn more.