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Unrestrained infant thrown from vehicle and killed, 27-year-old hospitalized when rear-end collision on I-40 causes one car to overturn near Milan, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 2:20pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Car crash in Cibola County leaves infant dead, others injured

In a press release, the state police stated that a 2004 Honda Pilot SUV and a 2012 Nissan Quest van were both traveling east in the right lane of Interstate 40. As the Honda approached the Nissan from behind, it struck the other vehicle.

Interstate 40 crash results in infant death

The crash resulted in the infant being ejected from the vehicle. The child was not in a car seat, according to state police.

Infant killed in fatal rollover crash near Milan

The infant was the only passenger not wearing a seat belt, according to the release. The driver of a Honda SUV hit the rear side of a Nissan minivan carrying eight passengers, including the infant, police said in the release.

What you need to know after a serious Milan car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Milan, they are faced with unexpected medical costs and lost income. In the weeks and months following a car accident, injured people and their families can be overwhelmed as they struggle to manage day­-to­-day living.

After a serious or fatal car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of healing. Finding help in handling the insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious or if you have questions about what you should do, it is best to contact an experienced Milan car accident attorney for a free, no­-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process and can obtain the highest possible settlement. Learn more about how a Milan car accident attorney can help.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rear-End Collisions, Children/Minors Involved, Child Car Seats, Seat Belt Usage, Ejected from Vehicle, Rollover
Roadway: 
I-40
City: 
Milan, NM
County: 
Cibola County, NM
Area: 
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM