Truck Driver Testifies on Fatal Arizona Motorcycle Accident
Accidents involving motorcycles are sadly very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have stated that motorcycle deaths and injuries have become an important public health concern. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that in 2009, motorcyclist deaths accounted for 13% of all motor vehicle crash deaths. Another vehicle is often involved in a motorcycle accident.
AZCentral recently reported about the trial of a truck driver who has been charged with killing 4 motorcyclists and injuring 5 others in 2010. At that time, police say that there was evidence of meth in his blood tests, as well as on the sobriety test given to him at the time of the accident. However, as he was taken to the witness stand, he had a different story. According to the truck driver, he did not take drugs at that time. Instead, he probably got that from some weight loss pills, which his roommate offered him to curb his appetite. He had recounted the events of the day and also said that the truck had problems with its brakes. The trial has been forwarded to the jury.
Driving while impaired poses a significantly dangerous situation not just to the driver, but to others as well. Impaired drivers have killed a lot of people over the years. It is estimated that a person dies every 48 minutes due to impaired drivers.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an impaired-driver accident in Arizona, you may call us for a free consultation at (520) 308-6762. We are Arizona personal injury lawyers and we may be able to help.
