Fatal Peoria Truck Pedestrian Accident
The proper way to cross the street is generally instilled in children at a young age. However, it is still a common cause of death for many people, be it young or old. There were 120 pedestrians that died in the year of 2009 due to Arizona pedestrian traffic accidents.
In Peoria Arizona, around 5:30 in the morning a woman was killed while walking from her nearby apartment. She was instantly killed after being hit by a truck, despite the 39-year old truck driver’s attempts to swerve out of the way after seeing her from a distance.
Coming from a Luke Air Force Base in the neighborhood, a passenger stopped and performed CPR on Garcia. However, she unfortunately could not be revived. The victim was 35 years old. The police do not believe alcohol or any other impairment was involved and they do not plan to file charges at the moment.
Collisions in Arizona with non-motorists make up 20.1% of the total fatal crashes; that is 143 people that lost their lives while crossing the street in 2009 (NHSTA). Fatalities like these cannot be ignored, and victims can suffer for prolonged periods of time or perhaps their entire lives.
If you are a victim or a survivor of a pedestrian accident in Arizona, our knowledgeable Peoria pedestrian accident lawyers may be able to help you. We must hold these drivers accountable for their negligence. Please call us for your free consultation at (602) 267-1280.
