Taos Co, NM (April 4, 2021) - Two people were killed in a deadly vehicle collision in Taos County on Saturday, April 3.
The accident reportedly occurred on NM-68, just north of Pilar. Officials from the New Mexico State Police and Taos County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene. The area was closed when emergency responders arrived, causing significant delays on the highway.
Two of the vehicles were reportedly on fire when paramedics arrived. Two people were killed in the crash, and three others, including a child, were hospitalized. Initial reports revealed that two vehicles collided head-on after one car crossed the centerline on the roadway.
A third vehicle was also involved, but none of the occupants sustained injuries.
An ongoing investigation into the deadly accident is underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-On Crashes in New Mexico
A head-on collision can easily leave you suffering from life-threatening injuries. According to national statistics, these types of accidents have a nearly 58% fatality rate. Each year, head-on crashes are involved in an estimated 2% of traffic accidents and 10% of fatal crashes. In most cases, these collisions are attributable to the actions of reckless or inattentive drivers who veer into oncoming traffic.
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 car crash. 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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