Albuquerque, NM – Passenger Hurt in Rear-End Crash at I-25 & Osuna Rd

Albuquerque, NM (November 2, 2023) – On Wednesday morning, November 1, there were reported injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Albuquerque area. 

The collision was reported on Interstate 25 SB near Osuna Road at around 2 a.m. Local reports indicated that a tan 2007 Lexus sport-utility vehicle was headed southbound at a high rate of speed when the driver rear-ended a black 2001 Cadillac. The impact caused serious injuries to a passenger in the backseat of the second vehicle. 

The injured party was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Lexus fled the scene on foot, but he was later apprehended by authorities. It is believed that the at-fault driver was under the influence. 

The party was arrested and is currently facing charges related to the crash. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

New Mexico Rear-End Collisions

Rear-end collisions are some of the most common types of collisions in the United States. According to the most recent crash statistics, there are more than 1.7 million rear-end collisions in the country each year. It should come as no surprise that driver distraction accounts for over 87 percent of rear-end collisions. Distracted drivers are less likely to pay attention to the road and may crash into another car. Rear-end collisions are thought to be the cause of 1,700 fatalities annually, accounting for 7.1 percent of all traffic fatalities.

A serious car accident can happen at any time, and you need to be prepared to deal with the aftermath to ensure you are able to recover the compensation you are owed. If you are injured in a crash due to no fault of your own, you are able to pursue a personal injury claim in order to obtain lost compensation for damages, including medical bills, lost income and other expenses related to the accident. You may even be able to recover non-economic damages as well, including how the crash impacted your emotional and mental state. 

No matter how you were injured, you need to pursue compensation to ensure that you are able to make a complete recovery following a life-changing accident. This means hiring a qualified attorney who can help you better understand your legal options. You need to have a lawyer who can handle your case and allow you to focus on your health and well-being. 

If you have been hurt by the actions of a reckless driver, Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help. We understand that you are going through a difficult time, and it is our goal to help injured parties pursue full and fair compensation for their injuries and other damages. If you want to discuss your case with a caring and compassionate Albuquerque car crash lawyer, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.