Albuquerque, NM - San Antonio & San Pedro Dr Wreck Ends in Injury

Albuquerque, NM (September 29, 2024) - At least one person was hurt following a car accident in the Albuquerque area on Saturday, September 28. The collision occurred at around 8:26 p.m. at the intersection of San Antonio Drive NE and San Pedro Drive NE. Attending medical personnel provided aid to the injured parties.

The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined. Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further support. The circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been reported. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.

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

Car Accidents in New Mexico

New Mexico roads are known to be dangerous. In a recent year, the state reported 8.8 road deaths per 100,000 citizens, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This is significantly more than the national average. Thousands of people are injured and hundreds of deaths are reported in the state's more than 40,000 car crashes reported annually in the state. Statistics show that the main factors causing significant collisions in New Mexico—a state notorious for having some of the most reckless drivers—are speeding, intoxicated driving, and driver distraction. After a major collision, having an experienced attorney by your side will help you be prepared to defend your rights.

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