Albuquerque, NM - Pedestrian Hit by Jeep at Montgomery Blvd & Pennsylvania St

Albuquerque, NM (April 11, 2023) - On Monday night, April 10, a pedestrian was hurt after a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. 

The incident was reported at the intersection of Montgomery Boulevard and Pennsylvania Street at around 8:30 p.m. A man and his wife were reportedly waiting at a bus stop when the man entered the roadway. He was hit by an oncoming Jeep. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

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

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico

Your chances of suffering catastrophic injuries in a car accident increase if you choose to walk near or on the road. In New Mexico, 1.42 percent of all reported car accidents involved pedestrians. Remarkably, 11.78% of these pedestrian collisions resulted in fatalities, while 88.22% of them resulted in injuries. Over 1700 pedestrians in New Mexico were hurt in collisions in 2019. Get in touch with a lawyer right away if you or someone close to you was hurt in a pedestrian accident.

Every time you travel on foot, there is a chance that you will be hit by a negligent or reckless driver. Some roadways and intersections across the city. have more pedestrian accidents than others. Those walking on Central Avenue in Albuquerque run a much higher chance of being involved in a collision as they pass through Nob Hill, Old Town, and close to the University of New Mexico.

Insurance claims for pedestrian injuries often cover much more serious injuries than claims for auto accidents. Pedestrians do not have access to the same basic safety features that car passengers do, such as seat belts and airbags. We urge hurt pedestrians to speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Albuquerque as soon as possible after their collision. You might not be considering bringing a case right now, but the at-fault party's insurance company will take advantage of that.

Get in touch with a lawyer as soon as you can if you were injured in a car accident so they can begin building your case. If you were in a catastrophic accident and want to make sure that you are fairly reimbursed for your damages and that you are doing everything in your power to defend your claim, you need to have a lawyer on your side. You can more precisely calculate your damages and the impact the accident had on your everyday life with the help of a lawyer. Call the law offices of Will Ferguson & Associates at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a consultation with an Albuquerque auto accident attorney to go over your options after an accident. We will protect your right to compensation and ensure that the guilty party is held accountable.