Albuquerque, NM - Serious Injury Crash on San Pedro Dr

Albuquerque, NM (September 14, 2024) - At least one person sustained injuries after a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Friday, September 13. The accident occurred at the 3535 block of San Pedro Drive NE that evening around 9:06 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed so far.

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring additional treatment and examination were later transferred to local hospitals. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. While no further information on the crash is currently available, local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident. More information will be released as the investigation progresses.

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

It is very common for drivers in New Mexico to be distracted on the road, and many drivers will admit to using their phones while driving. With 61.6 deaths per million people, New Mexico has one of the highest rates of fatal distracted driving crashes. Over 40.75 percent of all accidents in the state are caused by drivers who are not paying attention. The state has some of the highest rates of drunk driving and also has the most arrests for arrests due to alcohol in the country. Nearly nine people are killed daily on American roads as a result of distracted drivers. If you or a loved one is hurt in a crash, you need to be ready to pursue a compensation claim to fully recover from your injuries and losses. To do so, you should resort to a competent legal team. 

A trained Albuquerque personal injury lawyer will be able to fight to get the full value of your case. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you at every stage of your recovery. Our tenacious legal team will put in its best efforts to achieve compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and other damages arising from your crash. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.