Albuquerque, NM – Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Frontage Rd N
Albuquerque, NM (November 9, 2023) – On Wednesday night, November 8, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a motor vehicle in the Albuquerque area.
The deadly crash was reported on the Frontage Road for Interstate 40 NB near Exit 147 at around 9:22 p.m. The victim was on foot when they were hit by an oncoming driver. All lanes were closed while emergency responders were present.
The victim suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. No additional information on the deadly crash has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
New Mexico Deadly Pedestrian Crashes
Everyone should feel safe walking on or near New Mexico roadways. Regretfully, the state is among the deadliest for pedestrians. New Mexico has one of the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities in the country. Across the state in 2021, 103 pedestrians lost their lives on the state’s roads. This is the largest number of pedestrian deaths on record. New Mexico has seen a nearly ten-year spike in pedestrian fatalities in recent years, showing how dangerous it can be to walk in the state.
Dealing with a deadly accident is never easy. Someone close to you can be taken far too soon, and you likely feel that your life will never be the same. It is common for families and those closest to the deceased to be dealing with significant pain and suffering as they go through the grieving process. Many do not even consider their ability to pursue a claim in order to seek much-needed compensation for any resulting damages. However, this is a mistake. If you delay seeking legal action after a deadly crash, you are at risk of losing key evidence that can be used to back up your claim.
You need to do everything possible in order to pursue the full and fair compensation you and your family are owed following a fatal crash. Wrongful death claims allow those closet to the victim to obtain the compensation that the deceased would have been eligible for if they had survived the crash, as well as additional expenses including funeral and burial costs. You need to make sure that you have a trained attorney on your side to maximize your ability to obtain full compensation.
The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you every step of the way if someone close to you is killed in the event of a car crash. You should not be on your own, and you need an experienced legal representative to help you throughout the process. The Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers at our firm have a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue full and fair compensation after a deadly crash. If you want to discuss your case with a trained attorney, give us a call today at (505) 243-5566.
