Belen, NM - Robert Abeyta Sr Killed in Head-On Crash on NM-116

Belen, NM (February 27, 2021) - A man was killed in a fatal head-on collision south of Belen on Saturday, February 20. 

According to local reports, the crash occurred near the intersection of NM-116 and Mill Road, and two vehicles collided at around 5:30 p.m. Initial sources indicated that a 2007 Dodge passenger car was traveling southbound on the highway at the time of the crash. 

The Dodge crossed the centerline of the roadway, colliding head-on with a northbound 1998 Toyota passenger vehicle. The driver of the Toyota, 80-year-old Robert Abeyta Sr. of Albuquerque, suffered fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. The 62-year-old Veguita man driving the Dodge was uninjured. 

Two adult passengers in the Toyota were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. An ongoing investigation into the fatal crash is underway. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Robert Abeyta Sr. at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

New Mexico Deadly Head-On Collisions

Certain types of car crashes have a higher chance of ending in fatal injuries. Head-on collisions are often caused by the negligence of other drivers and are responsible for nearly 10% of deadly accidents each year in the United States. National statistics reveal that head-on collisions have a nearly 58% fatality rate, making them much deadlier than other kinds of accidents. 

When the negligence of another person results in the loss of a loved one, it is natural that surviving family members would want to seek justice. A New Mexico wrongful death lawsuit could give them the financial compensation needed to cover funeral expenses and burial costs, medical expenses, mental suffering, and other damages related to a deadly accident. New Mexico wrongful death claims involve many complicated laws, including strict statutes of limitations and rules regarding who can file, so it helps to have the help of a qualified legal team on your side. 

When you have lost a loved one in an accident that should never have happened, you need to speak with an Albuquerque fatal accident lawyer immediately to discuss your options for compensation. Will Ferguson & Associates knows that no amount of money in the world can truly be enough to compensate for the loss of a loved one. If you have recently lost a family member in a sudden crash, call us today at (505) 243-5566 to see how we can help. 

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