New Mexico Car Crash Kills Two; Injures Three

June 8th, 2012    Posted in Accident News

TUCUMCARI, NM – An auto accident in Hannibal Thursday morning has resulted in two fatalities.

Two Hannibal residents were killed in New Mexico after the driver reportedly fell asleep while heading west on Interstate 40 just before 6 a.m.

The vehicle overturned several times and two of the five passengers in the car were ejected.

Jonathan Hart, 29, and Carla Boss, 43, of Hannibal, were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Rachelle Geib, 27, and a 12-year-old girl were flown to a hospital in Albuquerque and were listed in critical condition.

A 2-year-old, who was strapped into a child safety seat, was transported to another hospital and was listed in stable condition.

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Accident victims may be entitled to thousands – and possibly even millions – of dollars in money damages, medical care and lost wages. New Mexico accident attorneys work diligently to ensure that you are  compensated for your pain and suffering and that those who are responsible for your accident are held accountable.

Regardless of what type of accident you were involved in, whose fault the incident was, or the extent of the injuries, your lawyer will make sure the best possible outcome for your case is attained. Schedule a consultation with a team of personal injury lawyers in New Mexico right now to fight for your rights.