Santa Rosa, NM – Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-40

Santa Rosa, NM (January 9, 2024) – At least one person was killed following a pileup car accident in the Santa Rosa area on Monday, January 8. The deadly collision was reported on Interstate 40 near mile marker 291. Three or more vehicles reportedly collided at the scene, and emergency responders were dispatched to render the necessary medical aid. 

At least one person suffered fatal injuries in the impact, and several other people were hurt. At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were sent to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend 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 Accidents in New Mexico

You need to be ready to take action following a vehicle accident. Every year in the state of New Mexico, catastrophic auto accidents claim hundreds of lives and injure tens of thousands of people. In 2022, there were 466 recorded traffic fatalities in the state. Nearly 36 percent of these fatalities involved a drunk driver. Bernalillo County had the largest number of traffic fatalities in New Mexico that year, with 143 recorded deaths.

It usually falls to the people closest to the deceased to pick up the pieces after a fatal crash. It is always difficult to lose someone dear to you, and it makes sense if you are experiencing an intense grieving process after losing a family member. Even though it might be the last thing on your mind, if you have any reason to think that the death was brought on by the actions of another person, you need to think about filing a lawsuit. Making someone’s death a legal matter may seem strange and unnatural, but under state law, surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim to recover lost damages.

There is a lot at stake in a wrongful death claim, and these types of cases are notoriously complex. Make sure you can speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who has dealt with these types of cases in the past. By working with a trained lawyer, you will have a much better chance of ensuring that the person responsible for the fatal collision is held responsible.

If a catastrophic auto accident claimed the life of a loved one, the legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is prepared to help you through the complicated legal process. Our lawyers have helped families in New Mexico pursue wrongful death claims in the past, and our Santa Rosa wrongful death attorneys are prepared to begin working on your case. Give our offices a call today at (505) 243-5566.