Bloomfield, NM - Clarice Tsosie Fatally Struck by Jeep on US-550

Bloomfield, NM (April 29, 2021) - An Albuquerque woman was killed following a pedestrian accident in the Bloomfield area on Thursday, April 22. 

The deadly crash occurred late that night at around 9 p.m. on US-550. According to local sources, 32-year-old Clarice Tsosie of Albuquerque was walking along the north and southbound lanes of the highway near milepost 134. At that time, she was hit by a southbound 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by a 23-year-old woman from Odessa, Texas. 

The driver reportedly swerved and braked in order to avoid the impact but ultimately struck Tsosie. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by responding paramedics. Local reports indicated that alcohol is not believed to have been involved in the crash. 

An ongoing investigation into the deadly accident is being managed by the New Mexico State Police. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Clarice Tsosie at this time.

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico 

Pedestrians are at a greater disadvantage when involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. Statistics show that those traveling on foot are nearly 1.5 times more likely to be killed in the event of a traffic accident. In 2017, a total of 5,977 pedestrians were killed nationwide, with a pedestrian fatality taking place every 88 minutes on average. New Mexico had the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities that year. 

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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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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