Mesa Arts Center Employee Injured after being Struck by Car
In 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System found there were 120 pedestrian fatalities in the state. With this most recent report, Arizona was ranked 8th worst in terms of Pedestrian Fatality Rate per 100,000 Population among all other states at 1.82. Overall, pedestrian casualties composed roughly 12 percent of total traffic fatalities in 2009.
On Tuesday morning, a Mesa Arts Center employee was injured after being struck by a car around 7:30 a.m. (AZ Central 02/08/11). The victim was walking across the street behind the downtown Mesa entertainment venue when the accident happened. She was taken to Scottsdale Healthcare/Osborne Medical Center. It was reported that luckily, the victim was responsive although she suffered injuries--a concussion and possible dislocation or break to her shoulder.
Pedestrian fatality is no stranger to Arizona. The government has come up with safety programs that aim to enforce traffic rules and regulations and as well as increase safety awareness among pedestrians of all ages. But often times, we are responsible with our own safety. For pedestrians, it is always important to follow the simple and basic traffic rules, no matter how calm the street appears. Never assume an oncoming driver sees you; Stay alert when walking and crossing the streets.
For victims of pedestrian accidents, our line can be reached at (480) 753-4534. As Mesa accident attorneys, we are committed to helping victims obtain justice and rightful compensation.
