Socorro, NM - Jesse Lueras Killed in Rear-End Crash on I-25 On-Ramp

Socorro, NM (May 15, 2021) - Multiple people were injured following a fatal collision south of Socorro on Sunday, May 9. 

The deadly accident occurred on the Interstate 25 on-ramp near milepost 140. Local reports revealed that a 69-year-old woman was driving a 2007 Nissan Sentra with two adult passengers. The driver was reportedly merging onto the northbound lanes of the highway at a slow rate of speed. It was at this time that the Nissan was rear-ended by a 2020 Nissan Frontier driven by a 30-year-old woman with four child occupants. 

Both vehicles sustained significant damage, and all involved parties were hospitalized for the treatment of sustained injuries. Authorities later revealed that a rear passenger in the Nissan, 55-year-old Jesse Lueras of Carlsbad, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

An investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is underway. 

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

Fatal Rear-End Accidents in New Mexico 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end collisions are the most common type of crash, and these collisions leave victims ill-equipped to avoid a wreck. Of all serious injury accidents, nearly 29% involve rear-end impacts, and statistics reveal that these accidents are involved in almost 20% of deadly two-car crashes. These collisions are nearly always the fault of the driver from behind. 

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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