At least one person was injured in a serious crash in Albuquerque this morning. Around 11:45 am Albuquerque Police Department officers were dispatched to 436 Louisiana Boulevard SE where they found at least one person suffering from critical injuries.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue arrived on the scene and transported one person to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Car Accidents in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is a high-risk city for driving, as many collisions occur on the roads. No other city in New Mexico sees more car accidents than Albuquerque.
The New Mexico annual crash report for 2021 found that the city of Albuquerque saw nearly 14,000 car accidents in a year. Bernalillo County, which includes Albuquerque and the surrounding areas saw nearly 16,000 accidents.
What factors contribute to car accidents occurring in Albuquerque?
- Speeding – driving above the speed limit greatly reduces the driver’s reaction time to respond to changing conditions appropriately and increases the likelihood of more serious injuries or death
- Inexperienced Drivers – new drivers who lack experience on the road may be more likely to make poor decisions and have slower reactions. They may not be able to handle high-pressure situations well such as emergencies, navigating heavy traffic, and more.
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol – driving under the influence severely impairs the driver’s judgment, reaction time, and coordination, which can cause dangerous situations that are more likely to result in serious accidents, injuries, and even death.
- Driver Inattention – when drivers engage in distracted driving behaviors like texting, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the radio, they divert their attention from the road which can cause collisions.
- Aggressive Driving – aggressive driving behaviors such as speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, and road rage can create dangerous conditions on the road. Aggressive drivers are more likely to take unnecessary risks and thus increase the chances of causing accidents on the road.
“Car accidents can cause serious injuries depending on the specific circumstances,” says Brian Colón, attorney at Singleton Schreiber, “While the streets of Albuquerque see many car accidents every year, it is devastating each time a citizen is injured or dies in an accident.
“Our team has faith that Albuquerque police will swiftly determine the cause of this accident, and we hope that the injured victim can make a full recovery soon.”
If you or a loved one have been injured in an Albuquerque car accident, contact the team at Singleton Schreiber by calling (505) 605-2076 or emailing info@singletonschreiber.com to learn more about how they can help.
