Albuquerque, NM – Two Killed, Three Hurt in Street Race Crash on Louisiana Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (October 9, 2023) – Two people were killed and three others injured after a collision involving a drag race in Albuquerque on Sunday night, October 8. 

The deadly accident took place on Lousiana Boulevard at around 7:20 p.m. It was reported that a gold BMW and a green Mini Cooper were racing on the roadway and traveling at high speeds when they hit a white Toyota at the intersection of Louisiana Boulevard NE and Delwood Avenue NE. 

The woman driving the Toyota was killed in the crash, and two 14-year-old passengers sustained injuries. The driver of the Mini Cooper was ejected and taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. A 17-year-old woman in the car was hospitalized in critical condition. 

It was later revealed that one of the racers, 28-year-old Andy Doreste-Saumell, was arrested and is currently facing charges related to the crash. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Racing Crashes in New Mexico

Albuquerque has a serious problem with street racing, and this activity contributes to many fatalities and injuries every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), street racing was linked to 135 fatal collisions in 2001, this was a significant increase from only 72 the previous year. Car accidents continue to be the leading cause of death for people ages 16 to 20. Statistics from across the country show that 49 people are injured for every 1,000 who engage in street racing. 

A deadly car accident can completely devastate the lives of you and your family. We never expect someone close to us to be taken too soon, and when it does, it can seem almost impossible to handle appropriately. There are avenues for those closest to the victim to pursue financial damages against the person responsible for the incident. You need to partner with a skilled attorney who is able to make sure your legal rights are protected and that you and your family are able to get the justice that you so rightfully deserve. 

You should never try to handle a wrongful death claim on your own. These are some of the most complicated types of cases, and they require someone who has years of relevant experience. You need to contact a trained personal injury lawyer as soon as possible in order to get started. 

Will Ferguson & Associates knows that you are going through a difficult time, and we are here to make sure that you and your loved ones can get justice. Our Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers have helped many families in New Mexico pursue full and fair compensation for their injuries after a deadly crash, and we want to help you. If you have questions about your ability to pursue a case after a deadly accident, contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566.