Albuquerque, NM – Two Public Service Aids Hurt in DUI Crash on I-25

Albuquerque, NM (May 26, 2024) – An alleged drunk driver caused a crash with injuries in the Albuquerque area on Saturday, May 25. The collision was reported late that night around 9:30 p.m. on Interstate 25 SB. Local reports revealed that two public service aids (PSA) were responding to a crash on the interstate at the time of the crash. 

It was later revealed that Nathaniel Lucero was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer while intoxicated when he struck the PSA vehicle. The impact caused the vehicle to hit a nearby police car. One of the PSAs was trapped inside the vehicle, and the other was found injured on the roadway. Emergency crews were dispatched to transport the victims to a local hospital for further treatment. Lucero was also hospitalized for treatment. He is currently facing several charges related to the collision, including driving while intoxicated (DWI) and causing great bodily harm by vehicle. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident. 

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

Drunk Driving Crashes in New Mexico

Drunk drivers put everyone on the road in danger. We all know how dangerous it is to get behind the wheel after having one too many. Unfortunately, this does not stop negligent drivers from doing it every single day. Government statistics show that New Mexico has one of the highest national rates of arrests for alcohol-related arrests in the nation. Roughly 10,000 people in America lose their lives in drunk driving accidents each year. On average, a drunk driver results in a fatality every 52 minutes. This indicates that DUI-related auto accidents claim the lives of 28 individuals every day.

If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash caused by a drunk driver, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim with the help of a talented Albuquerque car accident attorney. Will Ferguson & Associates will help you get back on your feet. Call our offices at (505) 243-5566 so we can get started on your case.