Clovis, NM - Officer, Driver Injured after Crash at Sycamore St & E 1st St

Clovis, NM (February 28, 2021) - A Clovis police officer and another driver suffered injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, February 24. 

The accident took place at the intersection of Sycamore Street and E. 1st Street at around 5:10 p.m. The officer was reported to be en route to assist with another crash on E. Marby Drive when the patrol vehicle was hit by another car. Both the officer and other drivers were hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries. 

The patrol car had to be towed away from the scene. A gas main was also damaged in the crash and had to be serviced. The identities of the injured parties have not been disclosed. 

An ongoing investigation into the crash is underway. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Intersection Crashes in New Mexico

In recent years, nearly one-quarter of crash fatalities and one-half of injury accidents have occurred at intersections in the United States. Despite measures taken on both the local and state level, intersections continue to be a magnet for serious collisions in New Mexico. There are more than 2.5 million intersection crashes reported nationwide according to the Federal Highway Administration, and the majority of the incidents involve left-hand turns. 

In the state of New Mexico, plaintiffs injured in a vehicle collision have a right to be fully compensated for injuries resulting from the actions of a negligent party. When calculating the extent of a victim’s damages, many different factors are taken into consideration, including the suffering endured by the victim and the extent of their financial damages resulting from a New Mexico car accident. Considering all these factors can be overwhelming for those trying their best to recover after a car accident. 

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we believe in ensuring that the legal system remains fair, effective, and efficient. Our team of New Mexico personal injury attorneys has an ethical obligation to vigorously and competently defend your rights within the law. We will fight for your legal rights and make sure that you recover the full compensation you deserve. No crash victim should be left holding the bill for an accident caused by another’s negligence. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case if you have been injured in a New Mexico car crash.

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