Roswell, NM - Thirteen Injured in Rollover Crash on Bottomless Lakes Road

Roswell, NM (April 21, 2021) - A rollover accident in Bottomless State Park in Roswell resulted in thirteen injuries on Monday night, April 19. 

According to the New Mexico State Police, a 2001 Ford F-150 was driving on Bottomless Lakes Road when the vehicle approached a curve on the roadway. The pickup truck overturned onto its side and left the road. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at around 6 p.m. that evening. 

The ages of the passengers were reportedly between 6 and 17 years old. According to local reports, the 17-year-old driver of the pickup failed to navigate the turn, and excessive speed is believed to have played a role in the crash. No further information is available at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the incident is underway. 

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

Rollover Accidents in New Mexico 

There are many potential factors that can contribute to a rollover crash, with the actions of the driver and roadway conditions are commonly cited. Each year, nearly 30% of fatal passenger vehicle accidents involve rollovers. Light trucks are the most likely type of vehicle to overturn, accounting for 47% of deadly rollover crashes compared to 22% of passenger cars. A total of 7,600 people were killed nationwide in rollover accidents in 2010. 

Car crashes in New Mexico are caused by a variety of roadway hazards, such as poor driving, excessive speed, unsafe road conditions, poor truck maintenance, road construction, and inadequate signage. Determining liability for a crash can be difficult and more complex than simply determining fault, and injured parties are often unprepared to protect their legal rights after a catastrophic accident. New Mexico car crash attorneys who specialize in car accidents work with car crash injury cases resulting from a variety of causes. 

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we believe that people who have been injured because of another’s negligence are entitled to fair compensation, and we have a proven history of fighting for the legal rights of clients across New Mexico. Albuquerque crash victims are owed a debt and are entitled to be paid its full value —not just part of it — and a qualified personal injury attorney in Albuquerque can help you recover the complete value of your claim. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 if you have been unfairly injured in a New Mexico car accident to see what your legal options are to pursue lost compensation for your injuries and other damages resulting from a car crash.

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