The accidents, events, injuries, and lawsuits taking place in New Mexico, Indiana, or Michigan today could help you learn more about your own personal injury case. In this section of our website, we cover the state's legal news, accident news, and injury news to keep our readers informed and up to date.
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2 dead in crash on US 54 between Tularosa and CarrizozoTULAROSA, NM - New Mexico State Police said two people were killed in a crash on Saturday. The incident was described as a double fatal head-on collision, and was reported at 10:37 p.m. US 54 was shut down in both directions, and drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicles on US 64 near BloomfieldBLOOMFIELD, NM - The New Mexico State Police are investigating an accident that caused the death of a pedestrian in San Juan County. The NMSP issued a news release on the incident that took place Feb. 4 on U.S. Highway 64 near Bloomfield at about 7:40 p.m.
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Man pleads no contest in crash that injured Albuquerque police officerALBUQUERQUE, NM - A man took a plea deal in a crash that injured an Albuquerque police officer last year, according to a report by KRQE. 28-year-old Vaughn Stands was charged with drunk driving for the incident that occurred in June 2022 at Eagle Ranch Road and Irving Boulevard.
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Multiple crashes reported on I-40 as snow impacts roadsCLINES CORNERS, NM - Multiple crashes were reported on Interstate 40 Thursday as winter weather made driving conditions treacherous, according to KRQE. The accidents shut down I-40 near Clines Corners in both directions while emergency crews were clearing the scene.
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Driver charged with DWI in Chaves County rollover wreckROSWELL, NM - A suspected drunk driver was involved in a crash in Chaves County on Saturday evening, reports the Roswell Daily Record. Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene at Old Dexter Highway and Felix Ranch Road.
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Fatal car crash shuts down I-40 east near Laguna PuebloLAGUNA PUEBLO, NM - New Mexico State Police said one person died in a crash Wednesday near Laguna Pueblo, reports KOB. The incident occurred on Interstate 40 near mile marker 120, about 28 miles west of Albuquerque. A single commercial vehicle was involved in the wreck, according to NMSP.
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Woman fatally struck by vehicle while crossing street in Santa FeSANTA FE, NM - Police in Santa Fe are investigating the death of a pedestrian in a hit-and-run incident Saturday night. The victim was identified as 58-year-old Bernadette Martinez of Santa Fe. Police said she was attempting to walk across St. Francis Drive in the area of Cordova Road and Alta Vista Street at about 8:20 p.m. when she was hit by a vehicle.
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ATV accident in South Valley leaves 2 juveniles injuredALBUQUERQUE, NM - Two juveniles were injured in an ATV accident in the South Valley Saturday night, reports KOAT. The incident happened at the intersection of Isleta Boulevard and Clinton Boulevard. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said an ATV and a truck were involved in a crash at that location.
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Police make arrest in Hobbs hit-and-run that killed man and womanHOBBS, NM - A suspect is under arrest in connection with a crash that killed two people in Hobbs on Friday night, reports the Albuquerque Journal. Police said the victims, a man and a woman, were walking their dog in the 600 block of Apache Drive at about 6 p.m. when they were hit by a vehicle and killed.
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Fatal accident causes delays on I-40 west of GrantsGRANTS, NM - A deadly accident affected traffic in Cibola County on Tuesday morning, according to KRQE. New Mexico State Police said the crash happened on eastbound Interstate 40 at milepost 63 west of Grants. No details were released on who was killed, or what led to the wreck.
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Crash shuts down northbound Edith Blvd. in AlbuquerqueALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office issued a traffic alert to drivers following a motor vehicle crash on Monday night. The accident shut down northbound Edith Boulevard at Montano Road in Albuquerque. There was no immediate word on what led to the incident, or whether anyone was injured.
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Driver sought after leaving scene of Chaves County crash that left 2 injuredCHAVES COUNTY, NM - A driver left the scene of a crash that occurred in Chaves County Sunday evening, authorities said. Two vehicles collided in the area of the Roswell Relief Route and South Sunset Avenue at about 5:30 p.m. Investigators believe the driver of a Volkswagen Beetle went through a stop sign at the intersection and crashed into a Santa Fe Hyundai.
