Albuquerque, NM – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Pickup at I-40 & Unser Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (November 16, 2021) – A pedestrian was killed following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday morning, November 16. The crash occurred on Interstate 40 EB near the Unser Boulevard on-ramp at around 5:40 a.m. 

A white Dodge pickup truck was reportedly headed north from Unser Boulevard to the highway. A man was reportedly crossing the roadway at that time. The pedestrian was hit by the pickup truck. 

The driver stopped and called authorities to the scene. The body of the pedestrian was located by emergency responders. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

An ongoing crash investigation is underway. 

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

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico

Because pedestrians are more exposed to the dangers of the road, they are more likely to die in traffic accidents. Pedestrians often share the road together in New Mexico. The state has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates in the country. Across the country, the number of people killed while walking is on the rise. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a car accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

When a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, it’s natural for surviving family members to seek justice. Wrongful death lawsuits are one of the most difficult types of cases to handle. A wrongful death lawsuit may be able to assist families in obtaining the funds they require to cover funeral and burial costs, medical bills, mental anguish, and other expenses related to a fatal accident. A number of laws, including strict statutes of limitations and eligibility requirements, make wrongful death claims difficult to pursue. That is why having a qualified Albuquerque car accident lawyer on your side is advantageous.

Pedestrian Crash Lawyers in Albuquerque

When a loved one is killed in an accident that should not have happened, you should contact a wrongful death lawyer in Albuquerque as soon as possible to discuss your legal options for compensation and to protect your legal rights. Will Ferguson & Associates recognizes that no amount of money can truly compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, our attorneys understand that families dealing with the death of a loved one are frequently put in a financial bind.

If you have recently lost a family member in an unexpected accident, call an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer today at (505) 243-5566 to see how we can help.

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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.