Gibson, NM - Major MVA on I-25 near mile post 223

Gibson, NM (June 10, 2023) - A serious car crash happened in Gibson on the evening of June 10. At least one person suffered injuries in the accident that happened at around 10:10 p.m. 

Responders, including police, EMTs, and fire crews, were dispatched to the crash site a short time after the collision took place in order to help the people involved. It happened on Interstate 25 near milepost 223. 

An unspecified number of vehicles crashed in the area, causing at least one person to become injured. Those who were hurt were transported to the hospital by ambulance a short time after the incident occurred in order to receive the necessary treatment. 

Few details are currently available concerning the accident and its circumstances. Police in Gibson continue to investigate the crash. 

We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries. 

New Mexico Car Accidents

The state of New Mexico is no stranger to car accidents. Every year, approximately 60,000 reported auto collisions take place throughout the state. Tens of thousands of people sustain injuries in these accidents. In the year 2021, there were 470 traffic accident fatalities reported throughout New Mexico. This is a significant increase from 2019 when 425 fatalities were reported. The traffic accident fatality rate for 2021 in New Mexico represented an average of about one death every 27 minutes in Bernalillo County. Also, in 2019, Bernalillo County had the most alcohol-related crashes, with 675 reported.

In New Mexico, drivers are among the worst in the United States. This information was found by a reputable car insurance company when outlining car accident statistics for the Land of Enchantment. This car insurance company found that New Mexico drivers are the second worst in the United States. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association validate these findings. In 2014, based on data found by the NHTSA, New Mexico ranked fifth for the most careless driving cases. Additionally, they ranked 12th for the most crashes related to speeding and 10th for the most accidents related to drunk driving.

At the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates, we will help to successfully prove the facts of your case and the fact that your accident was caused by the actions of a negligent driver. If you or someone you love have sustained injuries due to the actions of a drunk or otherwise negligent driver, this is a central factor in helping you get compensation for the injuries and damages you may have sustained related to your accident. Similarly, possessing a working understanding of New Mexico crash statistics can help shed light on why tragic accidents occur throughout our state so frequently.

Contact our reputable personal injury law office at (505) 243-5566  to speak with a skilled and experienced car crash lawyer in Gibson who can help you collect financial compensation for your losses and damages. Our law firm has been helping injured accident victims and their family members recover for decades and will stop at nothing to get you the financial compensation and justice you deserve during this trying time in your life. Contact our law firm to learn more.