Las Cruces, NM – MVA on I-25 near Milepost 11 Ends in Injuries, Delays

Las Cruces, NM (April 23, 2023) – In the early morning hours of Saturday, April 23, a serious car crash happened in Las Cruces. The wreck prompted an emergency dispatch from police and paramedics at around 6:20 a.m. 

According to information from preliminary reports, the incident occurred on Interstate 25 near milepost 11, about one mile north of Las Cruces. The number of vehicles involved in the accident has not been reported at this time. 

Police and EMTs worked to help the injured parties at the crash site and transported them to area hospitals by ambulance. Currently, the extent of the injuries suffered in the accident has not been reported. 

At this time, authorities in Las Cruces are investigating the details of the accident. 

We hope for the full and fast recovery of those with injuries.

New Mexico Car Accidents

Each year, over 6 million car crashes are reported in the United States. These crashes happen for a multitude of different reasons, ranging from vehicle malfunctions and bad weather to driver negligence. Unfortunately, negligent driving has become the main reason car crashes happen in the United States and throughout the state of New Mexico. Every day, over 7,500 people suffer injuries in auto collisions in the United States. Alarmingly, the majority of these wrecks are the result of driver negligence. 

Driver negligence can be displayed in many different ways, all of which are dangerous and selfish. Distracted, fatigued, intoxicated, and speeding drivers cause millions of car crashes per year that injure and take the lives of countless people. On average, about 100 people lose their lives per day due to car crashes in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that about 92% of auto collisions throughout the nation are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. This means that millions of vehicle collisions happen per year due to the actions of careless, reckless, and otherwise negligent drivers. 

New Mexico is no stranger to car crashes. The land of Enchantment sees over 45,000 vehicle collisions per year that cause more than 20,000 people to sustain injuries. Sadly, hundreds lose their lives in auto collisions across New Mexico yearly. When you or someone you love has been hurt in a negligently caused accident, you should know where to turn for help. 

The law office of Will Ferguson & Associates works diligently to help injured accident victims and their family members get the financial compensation they need and deserve after someone has been hurt by driver negligence. Driving negligently in the United States is illegal and punishable by fines and jail time, depending on the nature and severity of the accident. When negligent drivers harm others, they are often forced to pay financial compensation to the injured victim and their family in order to help them recover. 

Call the law office of Will Ferguson & Associates as soon as you can at (505) 243-5566 to learn more about how our car crash lawyers in Las Cruces can help you recover.