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Traffic deaths in New Mexico are once again on the rise. The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports there were 404 traffic deaths in the state last year, compared to 298 the year before.  Of those 404 deaths: 112 involved cars 74 involved pickup trucks 6 involved semi trucks 82 involved vans, sport utility vehicles…

Self-driving cars are still a novel sight on the roads of New Mexico, but you can expect to see more of them in the near future.   The Verge reports that a House subcommittee is marking up a package of legislation related to autonomous vehicles. Although the concept of self-driving cars has whipped up controversy…

Another motorcycle accident fatality was recently reported in Chaparral, New Mexico, when the driver of a sport utility vehicle turned into oncoming traffic and struck a 42-year-old Texas man on his bike. The crash occurred around 7 a.m., and if the police reports are accurate, the SUV driver will most likely be found at-fault. That…

An increasing trend of fatal pedestrian accidents has traffic safety advocates scrambling to identify possible causes to target to reverse the upward swing. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports pedestrian accidents have soared nationally in recent years, projecting more than 6,000 occurred last year. That’s more than at any time in the last 20…

Albuquerque Journal reported recently on a devastating motor vehicle crash in Texas that resulted in 13 deaths. Authorities say a 20 year old driver in a pickup truck was allegedly distracted by his phone when he slammed into a church van, killing all but one of the van’s occupants. The pickup truck driver was believed to…

A motorcycle accident occurred recently in Southwest Albuquerque. KRQE reported the collision was under investigation by the Albuquerque Police Department. Police do not believe that alcohol was a factor in causing the accident, which resulted in the motorcycle rider being hospitalized in critical condition. The accident occurred at the injection of Blazick SW and Sage.…

Drivers are expected to pay careful attention to the road and to make safe choices. If they fail to do so, they can be held liable for an auto accident and they can be made to pay for damages. But what happens when the person driving a car is no longer a person but is…

Becoming involved in a motor vehicle collision with an uninsured motorist is a major problem for innocent collision victims. Those who are hurt in car accidents are supposed to be able to obtain compensation for injury losses from the person who harmed them. Most individuals do not have enough money to pay for the costs…

For teenagers, winter break is a joyous time. Many young people spend the holidays enjoying their time off school, going to holiday parties, and spending time with their friends. While this should be a time to make great memories, unfortunately the holiday season can turn tragic for many individuals and families. The problem: an increased…