Sunland Park, NM - Injury Pileup Crash at McNutt Rd & Pete Domenici Blvd

Sunland Park, NM (February 29, 2024) - Early on Wednesday morning, February 28, there were confirmed injuries after a multi-vehicle accident in the Sunland Park area. The crash was reported at the intersection of McNutt Road and Pete Domenici Boulevard early that morning at around 8 a.m. Local reports indicated that a Sunland Park Police Department (SPPD) unit and two other vehicles were involved in the crash. 

The SPPD officer and another person were transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. The officer was later discharged, but no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. Two of the vehicles involved, including the patrol car, were significantly damaged and had to be removed from the scene by tow trucks. 

A third vehicle was also damaged but still operable. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be reported as it continues. 

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

New Mexico Car Wrecks

According to statistics from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), there is an average of one collision reported in the state every 12 minutes and one injury on New Mexico roads every 26 minutes on average. Every year, thousands of people are injured and hundreds of people die in car accidents, which remain the state's leading cause of death and serious injury for state residents. Statistics reveal that intoxication, speeding, and driver distraction are among the most common causes of serious crashes in the state. You should be sure to work with a skilled attorney in the event of a car accident to ensure your legal rights are secured. 

You can be hurt by a reckless driver at almost any time, no matter how safe of a driver you may be. With so much uncertainty, it is common for crash victims to be quickly overwhelmed and confused about what needs to be done to protect their legal standing. It is crucial that you are able to contact a trained attorney as soon as possible in order to get started on your case. The longer you wait, the more likely you will lose key evidence that could potentially be used to back up your claim for compensation. You must be sure that you can obtain the maximum settlement available in your case. 

You need to know that you are not alone if you or someone close to you is hurt in an auto accident. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you navigate the complicated legal process. We will leave no stone unturned in your pursuit of justice. Our Sunland Park car crash lawyers are here to answer any and all questions that you may have during a free consultation. Give us a call today at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your case.