Belen, NM - Megan Cashman Killed in Rollover Crash on I-25

Belen, NM (May 1, 2021) - A woman was killed and another injured following a traffic accident south of Belen on Thursday, April 29. 

According to reports from the New Mexico State Police, 22-year-old Megan Cashman was driving southbound on Interstate 25 at the time of the deadly accident. At around 6 p.m., her SUV left the roadway near milepost 183, at the Valencia and Socorro County line. The vehicle overturned, causing Cashman to be ejected.

Cashman sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by responding paramedics. Another occupant was injured and transported to a nearby medical facility. Alcohol is not believed to have played a role in the fatal crash. 

An ongoing investigation into the incident is underway. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Rollover Accidents in New Mexico 

Being involved in a rollover is a traumatic event, and victims are often left suffering from serious and sometimes life-threatening injuries. Despite making up less than 2.1% of reported passenger vehicle crashes in 2010, rollovers were involved in nearly 35% of deadly accidents that year. These collisions contributed to an estimated 7,600 fatalities, with nearly 69% of those killed being unrestrained at the time of the accident. 

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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