Two Seriously Injured in Rollover Accident on Interstate 10 in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. – Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a rollover crash Sunday morning on Interstate 10 East. The incident occurred between Anthony and Vado.

Authorities say a pickup truck rolled over for reasons that remain unknown. Both the male driver and female passenger sustained serious injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Vehicles need to be checked for defects in rollover crashes

There is a misbelief that the driver alone is to blame for injuries sustained in rollover crashes, especially when only one vehicle is involved. However, this is not always true. While drivers should be cautious to prevent rollovers, manufacturers also play an important role in keeping occupants safe during such accidents.

Manufacturers are well aware of the frequency and danger of rollover accidents. Since they know this, they must design a vehicle that can withstand the impact of these types of crashes.

Unfortunately, many truck models have a long history of failing to safely protect occupants during a rollover. Common problems (or defects) in these vehicles include seatbelts that fail to restrain, airbags that do not deploy, and roofs that collapse, crushing occupants inside. When these basic safety features fail, people get seriously hurt or die. The manufacturer is responsible for these injuries and should be required to compensate the injured victims for the harm they suffer.

While we do not have enough details regarding this incident and the truck, a thorough investigation examining all the facts can help determine whether the vehicle in question may have been defective.

May the injured here recover soon.

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 The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in rollover accidents involving SUVs and trucks that result in serious injury or death.

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