Albuquerque, NM – Several Hurt in DUI Crash on I-40

Albuquerque, NM (May 14, 2024) – On Monday, May 13, multiple injuries were reported after a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The incident took place on Interstate 40 near mile marker 155 early that morning, around 2 a.m. Local reports indicated that a Subaru and a Corvette were involved in the collision. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. The two vehicles were found heavily damaged. The two occupants of the Corvette were outside the vehicle when authorities arrived. According to official reports, the driver of the Corvette, 23-year-old Alejandro Gonzalez, accepted responsibility for the accident. The passenger of the Corvette suffered life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized for treatment. 

The two Subaru occupants were also hurt. Attending medical personnel treated the three others involved in the accident at the scene. It was later reported that the Corvette was traveling at 120 miles per hour. Gonzales failed a sobriety test and was taken into custody by authorities. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

DUI Collisions in New Mexico

Driving while intoxicated is a major issue for drivers in New Mexico. The state has consistently had the highest national rate of arrests for alcohol-related offenses. There were 176 reported drunk driving accidents in the state in a recent year, increasing from just 110 in 2010. Intoxicated drivers claimed the lives of 1,085 people in New Mexico between 2009 and 2018. Drunk drivers violate the law and endanger the lives of other road users by operating a vehicle while inebriated, and you should pursue a strong claim for compensation with the help of a trained lawyer after a serious collision. 

You have little influence over what another driver does behind the wheel, and you never know when you will be involved in a serious auto accident. In New Mexico, careless driving practices frequently result in catastrophic auto accidents. If you or a loved one is unjustly hurt in a collision, you must be prepared to take the required legal action to safeguard your rights. In order to maximize your chances of receiving just compensation for your injuries, you need to work with an attorney who is knowledgeable about the law and has experience dealing with drunk drivers on New Mexico’s roads.

Will Ferguson & Associates has a proven track record helping injured parties in New Mexico pursue successful personal injury claims. We want to make sure that you and your family are able to achieve a full recovery. Our team of Albuquerque car accident lawyers is here to help you every step of the way if you choose to pursue a claim for compensation. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to get to work on your case with the help of a competent lawyer.