Las Cruces, NM (February 26, 2021) - A superintendent in the Las Cruces public school system was killed following a deadly pedestrian accident on Thursday evening, February 25.
According to local reports, the deadly crash occurred at the 1200 block of Edgewood Avenue. At around 5:30 p.m. that night, a Nissan Quest minivan traveling westbound on the roadway struck a woman who was walking her dogs. The pedestrian was transported to MountainView Regional Medical Center where she was later pronounced dead.
The deceased victim was identified as Karen Trujillo. The driver involved in the deadly pedestrian accident remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. No further information on the crash is currently available.
An ongoing investigation into the accident is currently underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Karen Trujillo at this time.
New Mexico Deadly Pedestrian Accidents
Many New Mexico residents choose to travel on foot, perhaps just to enjoy a nice day or to limit their carbon footprint. However, pedestrians are more vulnerable to suffering serious injuries in the event of a motor vehicle collision. National statistics reveal that pedestrians are nearly 1.5 times more likely to be killed in a car accident. There were 5,977 pedestrians killed in motor vehicle collisions in the United States in 2017.
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 pedestrian 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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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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