ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Authorities said three people were injured in a car wreck in northwest Albuquerque on Sunday morning.
KRQE reported the accident occurred in the area of Coors Boulevard and Paseo del Norte Boulevard at about 10:51 a.m.
Witnesses said that the driver of a Lexus was making a left turn from Coors Boulevard onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard while the traffic light was still red. A Ford truck going south on Coors had the green light and collided with the Lexus.
A passenger was ejected from the Lexus and transported to the hospital in critical condition. The two drivers sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.
Charges were reported to be pending against the driver of the Lexus, who was suspected of driving while intoxicated. The crash remains under investigation.
As this story develops, check back for further updates from our Albuquerque car accident lawyer on the progress of the investigation.
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