Albuquerque, NM - Serious Car Wreck on I-25 near Rio Bravo

Albuquerque, NM (April 8, 2023) - A serious car crash happened in Albuquerque on the evening of April 5. At approximately 5:38 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the collision on Interstate 25. 

According to information from local reports, the crash happened on Interstate 25 near Rio Bravo. An unknown number of cars collided in the area, causing injuries. 

Paramedics helped those with injuries at the scene. Those with serious injuries were taken by ambulance to local hospitals to be treated as needed. Their identities have not been reported to the public at this time. 

The roadway was blocked while emergency responders worked to secure the crash site. Police are still working to determine the cause of the crash. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured victims. 

New Mexico Car Crashes

New Mexico is no stranger to car accidents. Over 20,000 people sustain injuries in car crashes in the Land of Enchantment every year, while hundreds lose their lives due to these wrecks. Currently, the majority of auto accidents that happen in New Mexico and throughout the United States are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Some forms of driver negligence include: 

• Intoxication
• Distraction
• Fatigue
• speeding

Any action that takes your attention away from the road, or disobeys the rules and regulations put in place to keep everyone safe while driving, is considered driver negligence. Driver negligence is illegal in the United States due to being a risky and possibly deadly behavior. When people choose to act negligently while behind the wheel, they put themselves and everyone around them at serious risk for severe injuries or even death. 

Contact a car crash lawyer in Albuquerque if you or a loved one of yours have recently been hurt by driver negligence. An attorney can help you pay for numerous damages related to your claim, including but not limited to: 

• Wage loss
• Vehicle repairs
• Medical bills
• Pain & suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Emotional distress
• Embarrassment
• Disfigurement
• And more

If the actions of a negligent driver resulted in any of the previously discussed issues for you, you deserve to be financially compensated. Allow a lawyer from Will Ferguson & Associates to help you get your life back on track after it was derailed by the selfish decisions of a negligent driver. You can reach our skilled and trusted attorneys at (505) 243-5566 to speak with an Albuquerque personal injury attorney.