Albuquerque, NM – Zuni Rd & Louisiana Blvd Crash Ends in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (July 18, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Wednesday, July 17. The crash was reported that evening, around 9:54 p.m., at the crossing of Zuni Road SE and Louisiana Boulevard SE. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel at the scene. 

The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined at this time. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available. 

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

Distracted Driving Accidents in New Mexico

Some of the worst drivers in the nation are right here in New Mexico. No matter how cautious you are behind the wheel, car accidents still happen, and you have no control over what other people do on the road. In the Land of Enchantment, driver distraction ranked as the primary cause of auto accidents in a recent year. Nearly 21.5 percent of injury crashes and 8.3 percent of deadly collisions in the state that year involved driver distraction. Statistics show that distracted drivers claim the lives of almost 3,000 individuals each year on American roads. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a collision, you need to be ready to pursue a strong claim for recovery. 

You need to act fast to protect your claim, and the first thing you should do is get in touch with a knowledgeable Albuquerque automobile accident lawyer. The attorneys at Will Ferguson & Associates have a history of helping New Mexicans get fair compensation for injuries they have suffered in car accidents. Call our offices at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced attorney right away.