Albuquerque, NM - One Killed, One Hurt in Rollover Crash at I-40 & 98th St

Albuquerque, NM (April 10, 2023) - One person was killed, and another was injured following a rollover crash in the Albuquerque area. 

The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 40 near 98th Street at around 12:56 p.m. It was reported that a commercial vehicle was traveling on the interstate when it left the roadway and overturned. Two occupants were ejected. One person sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was hospitalized for treatment. 

No other information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Rollover Accidents in New Mexico

Traumatic injuries from a violent rollover crash might include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, broken bones, or even death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rollovers happen in around 2% of all car accidents. Statistics from 2014 show that 66% of all rollover fatalities were caused by unbuckled passengers at the time of the incident. An SUV can actually increase the danger of getting involved in a rollover, despite the fact that slightly more than 45% of Americans believe these cars are safer than a typical passenger car when traveling.

Wrongful death is the term used to describe when someone dies as a result of the carelessness, recklessness, negligence, or purposeful behavior of another person or entity. Many wrongful death cases necessitate swift action. Full financial recovery is frequently impossible without discovering defendants and protecting evidence.

Cases involving personal injury and wrongful death both center on negligence, and they share many characteristics. There are, however, a few significant differences. The most evident distinction between personal injury claims and wrongful death claims is that personal injury claims only involve an injury to the party. The victim's living relatives may be entitled to compensation for specific damages.

When a loved one passes very suddenly in a car accident, you are likely experiencing intense pain and suffering. The wrongful death attorneys at Will Ferguson & Associates are committed to pursuing financial compensation because we want to be there for you during this difficult time. Our legal team is here to support you after the tragic loss of a loved one and fight for the fair compensation you and your family deserve so that the person who caused the loss will be held accountable and you will also receive the justice you need to move on and recover.

Families who have just experienced a loss of a loved one may not be considering making a claim for compensation, but doing so could be very beneficial to you and your surviving loved ones. If you require assistance following a wrongful death, contact our office at (505) 243-5566 to arrange a consultation with one of our Albuquerque wrongful death attorneys.