Santa Teresa, NM - Nine Hospitalized in Rollover on Pete Domeinici Hwy

Santa Teresa, NM (March 7, 2023) - A single-vehicle crash in the Santa Teresa area left nine people injured on Monday night, March 6. 

The accident took place on Pete Domeinici Highway near mile marker 6 late that evening. The vehicle was traveling on the highway when it overturned. One person was airlifted to University Medical Center in serious condition. The remaining eight victims were transported to El Paso hospitals for treatment. 

No other updates on the collision have been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Rollover Crashes in New Mexico

Among the 9.1 million car accidents that occur each year across the country, rollovers cause a disproportionately high number of fatalities. According to car crash statistics, rollovers were to blame for 35% of fatalities in auto accidents in 2010. Unrestrained passengers were involved in the majority of rollover fatalities. Those wounded in rollover incidents may have the option to file a claim for compensation.

Driving can be extremely risky, and it is crucial to follow the state's traffic laws. One of the most important steps in a crash victim's recovery is holding those accountable who chose to disregard traffic regulations and inflict catastrophic injuries. When someone's actions cause injuries on the road, governments, businesses, and other entities involved in maintaining the road may all be held liable. Car crashes frequently result in fatalities or serious injuries that have a major impact on the victims' life and negatively change their course.

Insurance adjusters frequently begin urging accident victims to accept a hasty, low-value settlement while they are still recovering from their injuries and processing the accident. Before signing any insurance settlement documents or receiving any money from the insurer, we strongly advise speaking with a lawyer. You can avoid accepting a settlement offer that is either undervalued or insufficient to adequately compensate you for your losses by having skilled legal counsel on your side.

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we give every case we take on our complete focus, and our lawyers go above and beyond to give New Mexicans hurt in traffic accidents the best legal defense attainable. Call our offices as soon as you can at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a consultation if you or someone you know has just been in an automobile accident that was the result of a careless motorist. Our Albuquerque auto accident attorneys pledge to use every legal strategy at our disposal to assist you to receive just and complete compensation for your losses while holding those responsible for the tragedy accountable. You have our word that we will do every effort to advance your claim as one of our clients.