Glendale Hit and Run Accident Injures 1 Woman
The experienced Glendale car accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices were shocked to learn that in 2010, crash-related injuries in Arizona resulted in more than $1 billion in economic losses due to injuries sustained in Arizona auto collisions. State-wide, injury crashes amounted to 33,195 incidents, resulting in 50,110 injured drivers and passengers last year.
Woman injured after Glendale Car Chase
Another Glendale hit and run accident happened early in the morning of Thursday, September 22, 2011 between a pickup truck and another vehicle. According to ABC 15, the situation started with an incident in a Phoenix bar. The pickup truck was pursued by Phoenix police until it reached Glendale. The original pursuit team was assisted by Glendale police since they were under Glendale's jurisdiction. When the pickup truck struck an innocent woman’s car along 58th Avenue and Thunderbird Road, the woman sustained minor injuries from the collision. Meanwhile, the three men inside the pickup fled but were later caught.
We are glad to hear the innocent woman did not suffer serious injury, and hope she reaches 100% recovery quickly.
Car Accident Statistics for Glendale, Arizona
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Glendale car accidents increased in 2010 with 4,821 reported crashes as compared to 4,479 in 2009. ADOT added that both crash-related injuries and auto accident fatalities in Glendale have likewise increased to 20 deaths and 2,039 injured persons in 2010.
Arizona State Reckless Driving Laws
Expert Glendale hit and run accident attorneys, Mark and Alexis Breyer, can tell you about the number of laws that can be used against someone who has caused injuries to another due to reckless driving (ARS 28-693). Convicted reckless drivers are guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor, and run the risk of losing their license for up to 90 days.
What Caused this Injury Collision?
The hit and run drivers, in their attempt to flee from the Glendale police, likely committed many traffic violations, such as reckless driving and speeding. As the situation began in a bar, there is a possibility of impaired driving, which, combined with speeding and driving recklessly, creates a potentially deadly situation in which the driver will have a difficult time reacting quickly enough to avoid an accident.
Call a Professional Glendale Auto Accident Attorney
Being a victim of a Glendale car crash can be traumatic and overwhelming. A knowledgeable Glendale personal injury attorney will be able to examine the accident to be sure a victim’s rights are protected. Call skilled Glendale personal injury attorneys, Mark and Alexis Breyer at (480) 753-4534 for your absolutely free consultation today. You may also visit our Husband and Wife Law Team Facebook page for news, useful information and additional topics of interest.
