Backups on Loop 101 after 2 Peoria Accidents
A couple of car accidents were reported earlier this week which slowed down northbound traffic on Loop 101 in Peoria (AZ Central 03/30/2011).
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the initial crash happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday morning when a vehicle rolled over after colliding with a barricade near the Grand Avenue exit. This caused the left two lanes to be blocked.
A second crash happened 30 minutes later involving two vehicles in the same area. Both Peoria accidents lead to minor injuries.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes kill around 1.3 million people each year and 20 to 50 million more get seriously hurt. Additionally, fatal car crashes have become the leading global cause of death for people ages 15 to 29, with numbers higher than cancer and heart diseases.
A major cause of accidents is distracted driving. Distractions can range from loud music, to conversations with passengers, cell phone use, and rubber-necking. Drivers who take their eyes off the road in front and around them as they travel are at risk of possible serious accidents. Common accidents caused by distracted driving are rear-end accidents, as drivers take their foot off the brake without looking in front of them. Luckily, many of these accidents are minor, but still unnecessary.
For victims of car and other related accidents in Peoria who wish to seek for compensation relating to personal injuries, we are available at (602) 267-1280. Call now for a free consultation with one of our Peoria accident lawyers regarding your case.
