Just after 6 pm on Sunday, August 4th, a crash occurred at the intersection of Menaul Boulevard NE and Eubank Boulevard NE in North East Albuquerque.
A vehicle, heading west on Menaul, ran a red light, hitting a vehicle traveling south on Eubank. The second vehicle then hit a third vehicle that was waiting on northbound Eubank to turn onto eastbound Menaul.
In the collision, the driver of the second vehicle was ejected from the car and died at the scene.
A report from the police stated the crash was caused by the driver who ran the red light traveling westbound on Menaul.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents can be caused by a variety of factors. It is the responsibility of all on the road to exercise caution and follow the rules of the road in an effort to keep everyone safe. Common causes of car accidents may include:
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Distracted driving, like talking on the phone, texting, or eating while driving
- Speeding, which reduces the amount of time drivers have to react to changing conditions
- Drunk or drugged driving, impairs judgment and impacts a driver’s reaction time and motor skills
- Reckless driving, such as weaving through traffic, tailgating, and more can increase the likelihood of collisions
- Poor road or weather conditions
- Vehicle defects like mechanical failures
- And more
When drivers engage in any of the above-listed activities, and other dangerous driving behaviors, they increase the likelihood of causing an accident and potentially hurting others on the road. Some safe driving practices drivers can implement to increase safety include:
- Obeying posted signals like stop lights and signs
- Maintaining focus on the road
- Adhering to posted speed limits
- Driving sober
- Adjusting their speed when driving in inclement weather or on roads in poor condition
- And more
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of the three drivers involved in Sunday’s northeast Albuquerque car accident. Singleton Schreiber sends the victim’s family our deepest condolences,” says Brian Colón , managing partner at Singleton Schreiber. “As personal injury attorneys we are aware of the significant financial and emotional impact a loss like this can have on the family. They may have grounds to file and claim and could consider contacting a skilled, personal injury lawyer to learn more about their options.”
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim with a skilled personal injury attorney. In wrongful death claims, the family may be able to obtain compensation to cover costs such as:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical bills for any treatment the deceased received before dying
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship
- Pain and suffering
- And more
If you believe you may have a wrongful death claim due to losing a loved one in a fatal car collision, contact the Singleton Schreiber team. Call (505) 605-2076 or email info@singletonschreiber.com to learn more about how a car accident attorney in Albuquerque may be able to help you.
The first man was identified by the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office as 39-year-old Enrique Rangel Barrera. Barrera, from Acampo, was the motorcyclist who collided with a semi-truck in Escalon. 
The collision occurred just after 10 am on SR 78 near Wynola, CA. A group of motorcyclists was traveling east when one member of the group crossed into the westbound lanes when going around a curve. The rider, a 66-year-old man riding a Harley-Davidson Road King, sideswiped a Chevrolet Silverado truck pulling a trailer, and was ejected from his motorcycle. 
Police arrived at the scene to find the motorcyclist with a compound leg fracture and his motorcycle on the side of the road. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and was cooperating with police. The SUV was damaged on its front end. 
Just after midnight LAFD was called to a vacant one-story home at 121 Mathews Street, near Pennsylvania Avenue. When they arrived there was heavy flames and smoke, which required them to use several hose lines to extinguish the flames. It took 24 minutes and the work of more than 30 firefighters to knock down the fire. 
SDPD reported that the motorcyclist was traveling east on Grand Avenue in heavy, stop-and-go traffic. He illegally entered the designated bicycle lane to pass the stopped traffic. As he traveled through the intersection of Grand Ave and Kendall Street, the Jeep, which had been traveling west on Grand Ave, began a southbound turn onto Kendall Street, and struck the motorcycle. 
