Albuquerque, NM - Serious Car Accident on I-25 near milepost 230

Albuquerque, NM (April 23, 2023) - A major car crash was reported to police in Albuquerque on the morning of April 20. At around 9:00 a.m., two or more cars collided on an interstate and caused injuries. 

Injured victims were rendered aid at the crash site, located on Interstate 25 near milepost 230, San Mateo. The reason the collision happened is still under police investigation at this time. 

One or more injured parties were treated and transported to area hospitals by ambulance. Their identities remain unknown at this time. Crews continue to investigate the details of the accident. 

Traffic was delayed near the crash scene while police, EMS, and fire crews worked in the area. Police asked local drivers to use alternate routes of travel for the time being. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims. Nothing further has been reported. 

New Mexico Car Crashes

Car Accidents in New Mexico cause hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries every year. On average, about 400 fatalities related to auto accidents occur in the Land of Enchantment per year. The state sees over 20,000 vehicle collisions annually that lead to injuries for thousands of people. 

Throughout the United States, more than 6 million car crashes happen per year that cause injuries to over 4 million people. In 2015, 4.4 million individuals were hurt in vehicle collisions. The majority of car crashes that happen in the United States are caused by driver negligence. 

Driver negligence injures millions of people every year. These individuals often suffer a great deal–having to stay in the hospital for prolonged periods of time where they suffer from painful injuries and possibly emotional turmoil. Depression, anxiety, and even PTSD can result from severe auto collisions. 

Crash victims who have been hurt in negligently caused collisions are usually eligible to collect financial compensation for their injuries and losses. The accident victims who get help from lawyers in the days and weeks following their wrecks are the ones who are most likely to recover full and fair compensation. It is important to contact a lawyer as soon as you can after your wreck so your injuries and losses are easy to prove. 

You should always contact a car crash lawyer if you are hurt by another driver’s negligent actions. The car accident lawyers in Albuquerque from Will Ferguson & Associates have been fighting for the rights of injured crash victims for many years. We work hard to ensure that our clients are well taken care of in the aftermath of their accidents by helping them get the medical care they need to recover, negotiating full and fair settlements with the insurance companies, and more. 

Call our law office at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with a skilled car crash attorney.