Tucumcari, NM (May 3, 2023) — One person is dead after a crash involving a box truck and a tractor trailer on Interstate 40 according to New Mexico State Police. The accident happened on Monday night at around 9:30 PM in the westbound lanes of I-40 near Tucumcari. Investigators state that the 2024 International Box Truck, driven by 18-year-old...
Continue ReadingA car accident happens when you least expect it. Despite your best efforts to drive safely, accidents happen. It’s traumatizing to be involved in a collision due to someone else’s carelessness and negligence. Suffering injuries in a car wreck can leave you unable to work just when medical bills start piling up. Most people feel overwhelmed, angry, and confused...
Continue ReadingGrant County, NM (April 25, 2023) — New Mexico State Police are investigating a single-car crash in Grant County that left one person dead on Sunday afternoon. According to investigators, the accident happened at around 1:20 PM on White Water Road off State Road 90, just south of Silver City. A 2004 Buick, driven by 37-year-old Tyler Trusty of...
Continue ReadingLas Cruces, NM (April 20, 2023) — New Mexico State Police shut down all of I-10 on Wednesday morning after a major 18-wheeler crash near Vado. The accident occurred at around 5:00 AM at Vado Drive between Mesquite and Anthony. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the crash happened between a commercial semi-truck and a car. Both...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can be terrifying. The injuries that result can be severe and life-threatening. If you were injured in a car accident, you might struggle physically, emotionally, and financially. It may be helpful to know that a car wreck lawyer can handle the legal process so that you can focus on recovering from the accident instead. However, you may...
Continue ReadingEven the safest motorcycle riders can get into serious accidents. Unfortunately, despite a motorcyclist’s safety, passenger vehicles and others on the road often cause accidents with motorcyclists due to their negligent driving. When motorcycle accidents happen, they can lead to devastating and life-threatening injuries. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, you want one of the best motorcycle...
Continue ReadingBernalillo County, NM (April 11, 2023) — The New Mexico State Police are currently investigating a crash in Bernalillo County that left one person dead and one injured on Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred at around 12:10 PM on I-40 near mile marker 153, just outside Albuquerque. According to authorities, a 2021 Freightliner CMV was driving eastbound on I-40...
Continue ReadingEvery day, dangerous or defective products enter the stream of commerce. When these hazardous products land in the hands of consumers, the consequences can be devastating and serious injuries can occur. If a dangerous or defective product injures you, you will want a skilled and experienced product defect lawyer. At Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., we have seasoned product...
Continue ReadingCarrizozo, NM (April 5, 2023) — The New Mexico State Police are investigating an accident that occurred Monday morning on U.S. Highway 54 leaving one person dead. The crash happened at around 9:00 AM at milepost 130, just north of Carrizozo. According to the NMSP, 25-year-old Jay Drake Murrey of Nottingham, New Hampshire, was traveling south on the highway...
Continue ReadingCurry County, NM (April 4, 2023) — According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, a worker struck by a vehicle last Thursday in Curry County tragically lost their life. The accident occurred at around 11:00 AM on State Road 209 around mile marker six, which is just north of Clovis. The victim, 58-year-old Gerald R. Woodard, was providing...
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