Las Cruces, NM – One Killed After Ford SUV Crashes into Store on Main St

Las Cruces, NM (May 1, 2024) – One person was killed and 14 others were injured after a collision in Las Cruces on Tuesday, April 30. The accident occurred after a car crashed into a Savers store at the 2340 block of N. Main Street early that morning. It was later revealed that a 2015 Ford Explorer crashed through the glass and aluminum exterior of the store near the self-checkout. 

The SUV passed through the store and came to a stop near the southeast corner. The 69-year-old woman driving the Ford was not hurt. It was later revealed that the driver accidentally accelerated while pulling into a parking spot. Ten victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. One of the patients, later identified as 67-year-old Pamela Kaye Nelson, suffered fatal injuries. Five other victims were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. 

Two of the injured parties were store employees, and 13 were customers. No further information on the accident is currently available at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Car Crashes in New Mexico

Drivers in Albuquerque have a bad reputation for acting carelessly behind the wheel. This may be the reason for the high number of car crashes on the state’s roads. There is always a danger that you will be hurt in a serious crash any time you use the road. In a recent year, there were 19,034 car accidents reported in Albuquerque alone, and a collision is reported almost every 27 minutes in Bernalillo County. As a New Mexico resident, you have rights, and you should pursue a claim for compensation.  During this trying period, a skilled automobile accident attorney can take legal action to defend your legal rights.

A fatal collision can seem nearly unbearable. Someone you care about could be gone forever. Your family will always find it tough to deal with such a sudden loss. It is possible that you will struggle for years with uncomfortable emotions, and the financial costs that follow can mount up very rapidly. It is not fair to leave you and your family to deal with these losses on your own. You must have the ability to take the required steps to guarantee the protection of your legal rights. This often involves working with a skilled New Mexico personal injury attorney to pursue a wrongful death claim. The team of lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to take action to protect you during this vulnerable time. We understand that you are not up to the task, but we can fight for you. Our team of Las Cruces wrongful death lawyers will not stop until the at-fault party is brought to justice. Contact us today at (505) 243-5566.