Carlsbad, NM (April 28, 2021) - The identities of the two people killed in a collision in the Carlsbad area on Friday, April 23, have been released by local authorities.
At around 10 p.m. that evening, emergency responders were called to the scene of the fatal crash, located at the corner of Kircher Street and San Jose Boulevard. Initial reports revealed that 31-year-old Rycke Underwood of Quitman, Texas was traveling through the intersection when he crashed into an SUV. All three occupants of the SUV were hospitalized following the impact.
One of the passengers, 52-year-old Bernice Duque of Loving, was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Underwood was also taken to a local medical facility where he succumbed to his injuries. Prior to the impact, Underwood reportedly refused to stop for a police officer before accelerating into the intersection and crashing into the SUV.
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the accident. An ongoing investigation into the fatal collision is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of Rycke Underwood and Bernice Duque at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal DUI Crashes in New Mexico
The dangers of intoxication on the roadways have become extremely apparent, in great part due to increased awareness campaigns across the country. New Mexico has one of the highest rates of alcohol-related arrests in the nation, and drunk driving continues to be a pervasive concern in the state. Nearly 28 people are killed daily in DUI crashes in the United States, meaning someone dies every 50 minutes in a drunk-driving-related collision.
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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