Las Cruces, NM – Emergency Crews Rush to Two-Vehicle Crash at E Griggs Ave & Hermosa St

Las Cruces, NM (May 4, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash occurred near East Griggs Avenue and Hermosa Street in Las Cruces on Sunday, April 3, at approximately 6:35 p.m. Las Cruces Police and emergency crews responded to the scene after reports of the accident came in.

A brown Dodge Ram and a silver Ford Mustang were involved in the collision. Both vehicles were pulled off the road and were not blocking traffic at the time responders arrived. Authorities have not released information about the number of people hurt or the severity of any injuries.

The cause of the accident has not been confirmed. Investigators are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding the crash.

We hope for a full and strong recovery of those affected by this crash. 

What If I Feel Fine After a Car Accident in Las Cruces but Develop Symptoms Later?

If you feel fine after a Las Cruces car accident but develop pain or other symptoms in the hours or days that follow, those symptoms may still be directly connected to the crash. Delayed symptoms are common after vehicle collisions, and New Mexico law still allows injured people to pursue compensation even when injuries do not appear immediately. 

The human body often releases adrenaline during and immediately after a crash. That natural stress response can mask pain signals, making injuries feel less serious than they actually are. Once adrenaline levels drop, hours or even a full day later, pain, stiffness, and other symptoms can emerge. This is why many doctors recommend seeking a medical evaluation after any collision, regardless of how you feel at the scene.

Some of the most common delayed-onset injuries include whiplash, which affects the neck and upper back, as well as headaches linked to concussions, lower back pain from spinal stress, and soft tissue injuries throughout the body. Internal injuries and traumatic brain injuries can also develop or become more apparent over time.

Left untreated, these conditions can worsen and lead to longer recovery periods and more significant medical costs.

Seeking medical care as soon as symptoms appear, even days after the crash, helps establish a clear connection between your condition and the accident. A doctor’s evaluation creates a dated medical record that documents when symptoms started and what likely caused them. 

Medical records play an important role when dealing with insurance companies or pursuing legal options. Gaps between the crash and your first medical visit can give insurers reason to question whether your injuries truly resulted from the collision.

Having consistent medical documentation, including follow-up visits and treatment notes, makes it harder for insurers to dispute the connection between the crash and your injuries. A Las Cruces car accident attorney can help you gather and organize that evidence and communicate with insurers on your behalf.

If you developed symptoms after a crash in Las Cruces, our team at Will Ferguson & Associates can review your situation and explain what options may be available under state law. We have years of experience handling injury cases where symptoms appeared after the fact and helping people understand how delayed injuries affect their legal options. 

You can reach Will Ferguson & Associates at (505) 243-5566 to speak with our team and learn more about what may apply to your case.