Sunland Park, NM – Rollover Injury Crash at Domenici Hwy & McNutt Rd

Sunland Park, NM (May 13, 2025) – One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in the Sunland Park area on Sunday, May 11. The crash took place at the corner of Domenici Highway and McNutt Road late that night at around 10 p.m. One of the vehicles overturned as a result of the crash.

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. Medical personnel were present to provide aid to the injured parties. One person needing further treatment was hospitalized by ambulance, and two others refused treatment. The circumstances leading to the crash are still unknown. The roadway was closed for several hours until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in progress.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope they recover rapidly.

Rollover Accidents in New Mexico

There are many things that can cause a serious rollover, but a driver’s carelessness is the most common factor. Sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks are two vehicle types that have a higher chance of overturning in an accident, and the rate of rollover crashes has steadily increased as a result of their growing popularity recently. Rollover accidents claimed the lives of 6,358 persons in the United States in a recent year. In nearly 74 percent of these fatal collisions, there was a prior impact leading to the rollover. A little over 28 percent of passenger car fatalities in a recent year were caused by rollover accidents.

Consult with a trained lawyer to pursue your just compensation if you or someone close to you sustains injuries in a crash. At Will Ferguson & Associates, we have been helping crash victims pursue full recoveries for many years. Lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering—these are just some of the damages we will help you collect to regain your emotional, physical, and financial stability.

If you were hurt by a negligent motorist, get in touch with our car accident lawyer to start building your case. You need to work with a skilled attorney to make sure your case is as strong as it can be. Your lawyer needs to have knowledge of handling personal injury cases involving auto accidents if you want to safeguard your rights and gather the required evidence to back up your claim. To arrange a complimentary legal consultation at the offices of Will Ferguson & Associates, please call (505) 243-5566 at your earliest convenience.