I-10 Trucking Accident in Lordsburg, NM Causes Fourth Death: New Mexico Trucking Accident Lawyer Explains
Sunday there was a horrific trucking accident involving two tractor trailers and pickup truck on I-10 near Lordsburg, New Mexico. The crash had killed three people, Jose Apodaca of El Paso, Susan Rojo of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and Sean White, of West Covina, California. News sources are reporting that a fourth person, Arnold Rojo, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, has also passed away due to his injuries. There was also a 13-year-old passenger who is in critical condition, but there is no update as to her status. Our New Mexico trucking accident lawyer and entire staff at the Mark Caruso express their deepest condolences to all families, friends, and first responders in this catastrophic crash.
There has not been further information released as to the investigation and what police believe caused the Lordsburg trucking accident The general information that we know is that a 2015 Freightliner tractor trailer was traveling east on Interstate 10 when it crossed the center median and hit a Kenworth tractor trailer traveling west head on. The Freightliner then hit a Bodge pickup truck which was also traveling west. Both of the tractor trailers caught fire, and the drivers of both trucks died, and a passenger in the pickup truck. Now the driver of the pickup truck has also passed away.
Wrongful Death Actions in New Mexico: You Will Need an Attorney Licensed in New Mexico!
This Lordsburg trucking accident is horrible and a real tragic crash. There are still a lot of mysteries with it too because we are still unsure what caused the first truck to cross the centerline. This is also a complicated because one truck driver was from California, one family was from Arizona, and the other driver was from Texas, but the trucking accident occurred in New Mexico. No matter what, a New Mexico trucking accident attorney is needed. This is because the venue is most appropriate in New Mexico where the situs of the crash occurred.
Under New Mexico law, a personal representative of a wrongful death victim may commence an action against a party liable for causing the wrongful death. While this most be brought within 3 years of the date of death, in a trucking accident it should be brought as soon as possible because of the trucking data. That is because 18 wheelers have ECM chips, which function like black boxes and record important data. Once a truck is released from law enforcement, the trucking company and their insurance carrier will race to pull that data. They may also destroy, tamper, or completely erase that data. Sometimes this is by accident, but other times it is intentional.
Victims of the Lordsburg, NM Trucking Accident on I-10 Need a New Mexico Trucking Accident Lawyer like Mark Caruso of the Mark Caruso
If you have lost a loved one in this horrific crash on Interstate 10 involving two tractor trailers and a pickup truck in Lordsburg, NM, please call the Mark Caruso by dialing (505) 308-1556 to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our experienced Albuquerque trucking accident lawyers. We handle cases throughout New Mexico, including in Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell, Farmington, Hobbs, Lordsburg, or anywhere else in the state, including Albuquerque where our law office is located. You can also contact us on our website through the easy to use and convenient Contact box located by clicking here.