Albuquerque, NM - Danielle Archuleta Injured in Deadly Crash on I-40

Albuquerque, NM (February 2, 2021) - A wrong-way driver contributed to a deadly collision in Albuquerque on Sunday, January 31. 

Local sources revealed that the fatal crash took place on Interstate 40 near 98th Street. Reports from local authorities indicated that 38-year-old Danielle Archuleta was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the highway when she collided with another driver. The driver of the other vehicle suffered fatal injuries at the scene. 

Archuleta was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. A blood test was ordered after authorities found what appeared to be marijuana in the vehicle. Archuleta was charged with vehicular homicide. 

An ongoing investigation into the fatal collision 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 her family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Wrong-Way Collisions in Albuquerque

Wrong-way crashes are rare, but when they happen, they are known to result in catastrophic injuries. An estimated 300 to 400 people are killed annually in collisions involving wrong-way drivers, accounting for roughly 1% of reported deadly car crashes nationwide. Drivers who travel the wrong way on a roadway are at risk of causing a head-on crash, and these types of accidents can be fatal even at low speeds. 

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 car crash. 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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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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