San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM – Woman Hurt in Collision on NM-502

San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM (April 25, 2025) – On Wednesday, April 23, a woman was injured after a car accident outside of San Ildefonso Pueblo. The incident took place on NM-502 where the Rio Grande passes under the highway at around 5 p.m. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. One of the drivers, a 70-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries. A medical helicopter was initially called but later canceled. The woman was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Española before being transferred to a hospital in Santa Fe. The area was closed for roughly an hour as local authorities worked to clear the scene. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this challenging time. We hope they recover swiftly.

Car Accidents in New Mexico

The road is far from safe, and you never know if or when a serious collision will occur. According to statistics, 170 people in New Mexico died as a result of drunk drivers in 2022, accounting for almost 36 percent of all road fatalities that year. The state leads the nation in alcohol-related arrests. Bernalillo County continually leads the state in fatal car crashes, with 143 roadway fatalities that year. Hundreds of people across the state lose their lives in car crashes each year, and thousands more have significant injuries.

You shouldn’t wait a single day to pursue a strong personal injury claim in order to collect compensation for your crash injuries. You can do so by working closely with a knowledgeable legal team such as ours at Will Ferguson & Associates. This is often the best and most effective way to get the full and fair compensation you are owed while protecting your legal rights at every stage of your case. 

Will Ferguson & Associates legal team is here to support you through this trying time. Our law firm has a proven track record of assisting injured parties in pursuing fair compensation. Our goal as San Ildefonso Pueblo car accident lawyers is to ensure that you can get the best possible outcome for your case and that the at-fault party is brought to justice. Please feel free to contact us at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with our trained attorneys. You will be glad that we are on your side as we navigate together the intricate claims process.