Albuquerque, NM - Woman Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Sunbear Dr

Albuquerque, NM (April 10, 2023) - A pedestrian was injured following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. 

At around 2:51 a.m., the incident was reported at the 620 block of Sunbear Drive. A 19-year-old woman was walking along the roadway when she was hit by an oncoming motorist. She sustained injuries to her leg and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

New Mexico Pedestrian Crashes

If you walk on the street, your chances of sustaining serious injuries in a traffic accident will be much greater. Pedestrians in New Mexico were involved in 1.42 percent of all reported car crashes. Amazingly, 88.22% of these pedestrian encounters had injuries, and 11.78% of them led to fatalities. In New Mexico, nearly 1700 pedestrians suffered injuries in accidents in 2019. If you or a loved one was hurt in a pedestrian accident, contact a lawyer as soon as possible. 

Every time you travel as a pedestrian, you run the risk of being struck by careless or reckless automobiles. Nonetheless, there are more pedestrian accidents on some highways and at some crossings than in other places. Walking on Central Avenue through Nob Hill, Old Town, and close to the University of New Mexico puts pedestrians in Albuquerque at a significantly higher risk of getting into a collision.

Compared to insurance claims for car accidents, pedestrian injury claims typically include far more serious injuries. The same essential safety features that car passengers enjoy, including seat belts and airbags, are not available to pedestrians. We advise injured pedestrians to contact an Albuquerque pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible following their collision. Even though you might not be thinking about filing a lawsuit right now, the insurance provider for the person who was at fault will take advantage of this.

Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to help you recover if you sustain significant injuries in an auto accident. In the event that a negligent driver left you with injuries, our legal team will fight for your rights and assist you throughout the entire recovery process. Our lawyers will represent you against dishonest insurance companies in your pursuit of reimbursement for your injuries. Our lawyers are fully aware of the challenges you might be facing if you were hurt in a serious traffic accident because they have years of experience assisting accident victims get back on their feet. If you need assistance or have concerns about how to file a personal injury claim, contact an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your situation.