Albuquerque, NM – One Killed in 18-Wheeler Collision on I-40
Albuquerque, NM (October 23, 2023) – On Sunday, October 22, one person was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck in Albuquerque.
The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 40 near mile marker 175. The crash involved a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. One person involved in the crash suffered fatal injuries.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present, and it was later reopened after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris.
No additional information on the fatal crash has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
New Mexico Deadly Semi-Truck Crashes
Catastrophic injuries are far more likely to occur in collisions involving huge semi-trucks. According to the latest crash statistics, 18-wheelers are involved in about 3 percent of collisions in New Mexico, and each year, more than 43,000 car accidents occur in the state. A total of 1,400 of these collisions are thought to include semi-trucks. According to the data, fatal injuries from semi-truck collisions in the state are almost four times more common than those from regular auto collisions. The fact that one out of every fifteen trucking accidents results in serious injuries is even more frightening.
Dealing with the aftermath of a deadly traffic accident is very difficult. You have lost someone close to you, and you feel that your life may never be the same again. It is even harder to deal with once you discover that the death was caused by someone else’s reckless actions. You need to make sure that you understand your ability to pursue full and fair compensation if someone close to you is taken too soon in a serious trucking accident.
Many families do not consider their right to take legal action after a deadly crash. New Mexico state law provides families with the ability to pursue a wrongful death claim in order to recover compensation for the deceased party. These cases are often very complicated, and there is always so much on the line. You need to make sure that you have someone on your side who has handled cases like these in the past. This will help ensure that you are able to reach a successful resolution to your case.
The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during this difficult time if you or someone close to you is unfairly taken too soon in a semi-truck crash. We understand what families are going through after a deadly accident, and we want to help. Our Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers have years of experience helping families pursue action after a deadly crash, and we will not stop until the person responsible is brought to justice. We always offer free consultations to potential clients, and we want to make sure that you can make a complete recovery. Give us a call today at (505) 243-5566.
