Albuquerque, NM – Two Injured in MDC Transport Van Crash on I-40
Albuquerque, NM (April 18, 2024) – Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving a Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) transport unit on Wednesday, April 17. The accident was reported on Interstate 40 Frontage Road SW that afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties.
The MDC unit collided with another vehicle at the scene. A corrections officer and an inmate on board the van were hurt as a result of the accident. Both were transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized. 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.
Car Wrecks in New Mexico
Car crashes are the primary cause of fatalities and major injuries in the state of New Mexico, and they can occur at nearly any time when traveling on the road. In 2022, there were 466 recorded fatal car crashes in the Land of Enchantment. Approximately 3 percent of these crashes involved an intoxicated driver, contributing to a total of 170 fatal wrecks. With 143 recorded fatal crashes that year, Bernalillo County saw the most fatal collisions in the state. Unrestrained drivers were involved in several of these fatalities, with statistics showing that 180 people who were not restrained at the time of impact died in collisions that year. You should be ready to take the necessary legal action to defend your legal rights if a serious auto accident unfairly injures you or someone you love.
Nobody expects to get into a catastrophic vehicle accident, and drivers who are careless are all over New Mexico’s roads. The state actually has some of the worst drivers in the nation, and drunk driving, speeding, and reckless driving are all very widespread in the Land of Enchantment. Following an accident, your actions might have a lasting effect on your life. Crash victims frequently sustain severe injuries that change their lives as well as significant losses that are beyond their means to handle. During this trying period, you need to work with a qualified lawyer who is prepared to defend your legal rights.
The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to fight for your legal rights if you or someone close to you is unfairly injured in an auto accident. Our lawyers have a proven track record of helping injured parties from all over New Mexico pursue successful personal injury claims. If you are ready to discuss your case with a trained Albuquerque car crash lawyer, we are just a phone call away. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your case with the help of a trained attorney.
