Tucson Car Accident: Pedestrian Killed When Crossing Interstate 10
As Tucson pedestrian accident attorneys, we were sorry to learn about a man’s death after he attempted to cross Interstate 10. According to reports in KVOA News, the man ran across the freeway at about 10:30 p.m. on January 17, 2012 and was struck by a pickup truck traveling westbound. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and was uninjured. Our deepest thoughts and condolences go out to the pedestrian’s family.
Avoid Tucson Pedestrian Accidents
As Tucson personal injury lawyers, we want know many times pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles while crossing the street. Many people think that if you are injured by a vehicle hitting you while you are not in the cross walk that it is the fault of the pedestrian, but this is not true under Arizona law. The driver of the vehicle may still be legally at-fault.
Tucson Pedestrian Accident Law
Under ARS 28-793, pedestrians must yield to cars to avoid Tucson pedestrian accidents when they are crossing at places that aren’t marked by a crosswalk. According to ARS 28-792, they have the right-of-way at crosswalks, but must make sure not to dart out in front of traffic, giving drivers little time to slow or stop.
Contact a Tucson Personal Injury Attorney
The Tucson personal injury attorneys at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. works with victims’ families to investigate and determine whether someone else may have been at-fault for their loved one’s death. We know that even when people obey all traffic rules, they can still be involved in collisions. We work to obtain settlements for the families that pay for the medical and funeral costs involved, and more. We always aim to achieve the best personal injury settlement for victims and their families. Contact us today for a free consultation.
