At Least 1 Killed in Bernalillo County Car Accident
A deadly collision shut every approach to a South Valley intersection in the early hours of Sunday.
Candice BondAt least one person was killed in a car crash on Bridge Boulevard Southwest in Bernalillo County on November 1, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
The Bridge Boulevard Crash and Closure
The sheriff's office said traffic was shut down in every direction where Bridge Boulevard Southwest meets Artisco Drive Southwest in South Valley. The closure was reported at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. The crash was deadly, but the number of people who died has not been released. No names have been made public.
What Is Still Unknown After the Crash
The sheriff's office has not released the cause of the crash. No information has been reported on charges or on when the intersection reopened. Officials have not said which vehicles or how many people were involved.
Investigators often ask nearby homes and businesses for camera video soon after a crash. Many systems record over old footage after a few days or weeks, so they move fast.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in New Mexico usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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