Tucson, Arizona Police Officers Involved in Crash on I-10
Arizona is one of the states that have a “Move Over” law. It is designed to protect police officers and emergency vehicles as well as other drivers on the highways. When an officer has pulled someone over on the road, you should move to another lane or at least slow down. At high speeds, it is easy to misjudge the distance between your traveling car and a stopped one, and it could lead to a deadly accident.
Last week, two Tuscon police officers narrowly missed being seriously injured in a 2-car and motorcycle accident (KOLD 9/10/10). One motorcycle officer had pulled a car over and another had stopped to assist. A truck came and hit the squad car, which hit the motorcycle, and the stopped car. Luckily no one was injured, but one of the officers had been standing close enough to be braised by the bumper of the car. The impact moved the cars nearly 45 feet from their original positions. If the officers had been standing in-between or in front of the cars, the results could have been deadly. Charges are pending against the truck driver.
When there is a car stopped on the side of the road and the authorities are on the scene, the law states you must change lanes, or if that is not possible, slow down as you pass the area. If you or a loved one has been injured while pulled over on the road, please contact us as experienced car accident attorneys at Breyer Law. We can give you a free consultation and may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us today at (602) 267-1280.
