Albuquerque, NM – Wreck Ends in Injuries at I-40 & Rio Grande Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (July 7, 2024) – On Sunday, July 7, there were confirmed injuries following a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision occurred that morning around 5:44 a.m. on Interstate 40 WB near Rio Grande Boulevard NW. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. Emergency responders were dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.

The severity and the number of the resulting injuries have not been provided at this time. Ambulances were used to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for additional treatment. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present to aid the involved parties. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and other debris to reopen the road to outside traffic. No updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.

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

Car Crashes in New Mexico

New Mexico drivers are known for their careless behavior when operating a vehicle. Some of the worst drivers in the country call the state home, and the state capital, Albuquerque, has the greatest crash rate of any city in the Land of Enchantment, while Bernalillo County has the highest number of fatal crashes. In New Mexico, the primary causes of fatal collisions are alcohol, distraction, and speeding. Injuries are reported in roughly one-third of crashes in the state, and you should be ready to defend your legal rights if a negligent motorist hurts you or a loved one. This means working with an accomplished accident attorney who is prepared to defend your rights while you heal physically and emotionally.

Will Ferguson & Associates is highly qualified and has years of legal experience. We are ready to fight to protect your legal rights. Call our offices at (505) 243-5566 if you have questions about your rights to seek compensation following a catastrophic auto accident. Our Albuquerque car accident lawyers will be by your side every step of your injury claim.