Albuquerque, NM – Pedestrian Dies in Hit-&-Run at Alameda Blvd & 4th St

Albuquerque, NM (February 16, 2024) – On Thursday night, February 15, a pedestrian was killed following a hit-and-run accident in the Albuquerque area. The fatal crash was reported on Alameda Boulevard between Guadalupe Road NW and 4th Street NW at around 9:25 p.m. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a reported pedestrian crash. 

The injured party was traveling on foot when they were struck by an oncoming motorist. The at-fault driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the crash victim. The wounded pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene. 

The identities of the involved parties have not been provided at this time. No further information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal pedestrian crash is in the hands of local authorities, and more information will be released as it continues. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Hit-&-Run Accidents in New Mexico

Fewer types of crashes are as devastating as a hit-and-run. When a driver flees the scene of a collision, they are committing a crime. Unfortunately, New Mexico has a high rate of hit-and-run crashes, accounting for nearly 18 percent of reported accidents each year. Statistics show that the majority of deadly hit-and-runs involve cyclists and pedestrians, making up nearly 65 percent of related deaths. Since 2006, an estimated 682,000 hit-and-run accidents have occurred each year across the country, with the number growing with each year passing year. 

It is never easy to lose someone close to you in a pedestrian accident. Knowing the accident was entirely preventable is infuriating and very hard to deal with emotionally. Even worse, the damages resulting from a deadly crash often fall on the shoulders of the deceased’s surviving family members. It is important that you are able to make informed decisions in order to be made whole again after a fatal hit-and-run crash. It can be difficult to deal with a deadly collision, and it is often even harder when it is later discovered that someone else’s negligence played a part. You need to partner with a trained personal injury lawyer who has a history of handling successful wrongful death claims to protect your rights during this difficult time.  Your family has the right to pursue fair compensation if your loved one died due to someone else’s negligence. 

There are many steps to take in order to pursue financial compensation after a deadly crash, and the legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help. Our Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers are experienced with these types of cases, and we can help you fight for financial recovery if a reckless driver causes the death of a loved one. We are here to help you during this difficult time to make sure you can be made whole again. If you are ready to get started on your case, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.