Albuquerque, NM - Victims Injured in Traffic Collision on 4th St near Wheels Museum

Albuquerque, NM (July 16, 2023) - In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 16, a serious car crash was reported to officials in Albuquerque. Emergency crews, including police, EMS, and fire crews, were dispatched to the crash scene at around 2:33 a.m. 

Two or more cars crashed on 4th Street Southwest near the Wheels Museum for reasons that remain unclear at this time. Injured victims were treated by paramedics on-site before being transported to the hospital for further care. 

The names of the people involved in the collision have not been reported at this time. Authorities in Albuquerque are still investigating the circumstances of the accident. 

The roadway was closed while emergency crews worked to help injured victims and transport them to the hospital, as well as investigate the details of the crash and clear the wreckage from the area. 

No other details have been released at this time.

New Mexico Car Accidents

New Mexico is home to millions of people who drive and ride in vehicles, so it is no surprise that tens of thousands of people suffer injuries in car crashes every year in the Land of Enchantment. The United States sees over 6 million car accidents per year that end in injuries for about 3 million people and take the lives of tens of thousands. In New Mexico, tens of thousands sustain injuries, and hundreds lose their lives every year because of auto collisions. Those numbers are high; however, they are not the most alarming fact related to American car crashes.

Perhaps the most surprising fact about American car wrecks today is that the majority of them are caused by driver negligence. Careless and reckless driver behaviors such as speeding, intoxication, and distraction cause more than 90% of American auto accidents. For example, more than 400,000 car crashes happen each and every year due to the actions of drivers who are distracted, mostly by their cell phones. Additionally, speeding causes over 11,000 deaths annually in the United States.

Suffering injuries in a serious auto accident can be extremely difficult and take months to fully recover from. While you are dealing with pain and suffering from your injuries, you may also be feeling crushed under the weight of the financial expenses related to your crash. You may be wondering how you are going to cover all of the costs that stem from your accident without draining your bank account. An Albuquerque auto accident lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim for financial compensation so you can get the money that you need to cover the expenses related to your crash.

Especially if you know that a negligent driver contributed to the cause of your accident, you and your loved ones may be eligible to collect full and fair financial compensation for the losses and damages that you face in relation to your collision. At Will Ferguson & Associates, we are fully dedicated to helping our clients who have been hurt in car accidents recover. Call our office at (505) 243-5566  to learn about how we can help you.