Artesia, NM - Teen Killed in Fatal Collision with Truck on NM-2

Artesia, NM (January 27, 2021) - A 17-year-old Artesia woman was killed and another teenager was injured following a collision involving a commercial truck on Saturday, January 23. 

The deadly accident occurred near the intersection of US-285 and NM-2 in Eddy County. At around 10:02 p.m. that evening, a 2013 Jeep driven by a 17-year-old Artesia woman was traveling south on NM-2. For unknown reasons, the Jeep collided with a trailer of a 2016 Peterbilt Commercial Motor Vehicle traveling north on US-285. 

Both the driver and passenger of the Jeep were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The driver was later pronounced dead. The driver of the commercial truck was uninjured in the accident. 

No further updates on the deadly crash are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the accident is currently underway. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Trucking Accidents in New Mexico

Large commercial trucks are capable of inflicting life-changing injuries in the event of a crash, particularly when the accident involves a passenger car. Thousands of Americans are killed annually in collisions involving large trucks, and the vast majority of deadly trucking accident victims are the occupants of passenger cars. 

New Mexico wrongful death lawsuits are intended to compensate surviving family members when the negligent actions of another party cause the death of a loved one. Just because the victim died, that does not mean that the at-fault party should be off the hook. The defendant must instead pay compensation to the family members of the deceased after a deadly New Mexico semi-truck accident. This can only be accomplished by partnering with a law firm with years of experience helping victims pursue wrongful death claims. 

Bringing a lawsuit is probably the last thing on your mind after losing a family member, but you do not have to pursue a claim on your own. Will Ferguson & Associates understands that no amount of compensation will bring back a loved one. Our legal team will fight to make sure that you recover the compensation you deserve after losing a loved one.  Call us today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with a New Mexico wrongful death attorney. 

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