Luna Co, NM - Lydia Gonzales Fatally Struck by Semi on I-10

Luna Co, NM (July 7, 2021) - A Deming woman was killed after being hit by a semi-truck in Luna County on Friday, July 2. 

The fatal crash reportedly occurred on Interstate 10  near milepost 82 outside of Deming. Local reports indicated that 58-year-old Lydia Gonzales of Deming was crossing the highway with another female pedestrian at the time of the crash. An oncoming 2015 Freightliner commercial motor vehicle then hit Gonzales. 

She suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. The other pedestrian was not injured in the crash. Local reports indicated that alcohol was not involved in the deadly collision. 

An ongoing investigation into the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials. As it continues, more details will be made public. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Lydia Gonzales at this time.

Deadly Trucking Accidents in New Mexico 

A semi-truck accident is nearly always more hazardous than a regular collision. Every year, tens of thousands of people are killed in transportation accidents. Smaller car passengers are more likely to suffer life-threatening injuries in the case of a collision, according to national accident data. In 2018, 4,119 people were killed in 18-wheeler accidents, with passengers making up almost 67 percent of those fatalities. Someone is killed or severely wounded every 15 seconds in a tractor-trailer or semi-truck collision. One out of every 35 semi-truck accidents in New Mexico is likely to result in death. Truckers who have been penalized for a previous speeding offense before the event account for about 25% of fatal 18-wheeler accidents.

When a loved one dies as a consequence of someone else's wrongdoings, it is natural that surviving family members want justice. However, wrongful death claims are some of the most difficult cases to accomplish. In New Mexico, a wrongful death lawsuit may assist families obtain the funds they need to pay for funeral and burial costs, medical bills, emotional anguish, and other expenses related to a tragic accident. You will gain from getting an experienced legal team on your side since wrongful death cases in New Mexico are complicated, with tight statutes of limitations and limits on who may file.

When a member of your family loses their life in an unexpected accident, you should immediately contact a New Mexico wrongful death lawyer to explore your legal options for compensation and to preserve your legal rights. Will Ferguson & Associates' wrongful death attorneys in New Mexico understand that no amount of money will make up for the loss of a loved one, but we equally understand that clients who have lost a family member are often in financial difficulty.

If you have just lost a loved one in a tragic New Mexico trucking accident, call our legal team right now at (505) 243-5566 to find out how we can help.

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