Pedestrian Accidents Archives

Arizona man killed in pedestrian accident

An Arizona resident has been struck and killed in a pedestrian accident that occurred in Green Bay, Wisconsin, according to azfamily.com. The victim, who was a resident of Avondale, Arizona was accidentally struck and killed by his girlfriend who was driving while intoxicated.

The deadly accident occurred last Friday around 11 PM. The victim had been unemployed for several months and was staying with his girlfriend Wisconsin.

The couple had been out drinking at a local bar before the accident when they reportedly got into an argument. The Arizona man decided to walk home and then his girlfriend got into her car to go find him. She then accidentally ran him over around three blocks from the tavern. She got out of her car to try to help when she realized that she had struck him. She tried performing CPR.

During the police investigation it was discovered that the woman had a blood-alcohol level of over twice the Wisconsin legal limit of 0.08. She now faces charges that include homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, which is a felony in Wisconsin.

It is not been reported if a Wisconsin or Arizona injury lawyer is involved in the case yet. Here, the attorney representing the family of the victim will look to pursue a wrongful death claim against the at fault driver. Further, the lawyer may also look into whether the local tavern served the driver too much alcohol before she got into her car and drove off.

While this accident happened Wisconsin, click here to read more about Arizona dramshop claims.

More than 300 Arizona car accidents a day cost the state $2.7 billion in 2009

by Dave Abels

Nearly 300 Arizona traffic accidents a day injured more than 50,000 motorists and claimed 806 lives in 2009, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Our Phoenix car accident attorneys reported earlier this month on our Injury Lawyer Blog, that fatal traffic accidents hit a 16-year low last year, in part because of the struggling economy.

But all totaled, the state reported more than 100,000 car accidents. Among the highlights of Arizona’s 2009 traffic report:Number of crashes
Drunk Driving Accidents: 5,854 Pedestrian Accidents; 1,523 Bicycle Accidents: 1,995 Motorcycle Accidents: 2,958
Serious an fatal injuries

Total: 806 fatalities/50,610 injuries Drunk Driving accidents: 261 fatalities/4,142 injuries Pedestrian accidents: 122 fatalities/1,304 injuries Bicycle accidents: 25 fatalities/1,643 injuries

Months and Days
December: Most crashes February: Most fatal crashes Friday: Most crashes Saturday: Most fatal crashes
At a glance

-More than two motorists a day died in Arizona traffic accidents.
-One person was killed every 10.88 hours.
-138.56 injuries were reported per day.
-Drunk driving was involved in more than 5 percent of all crashes and more than one-third of all traffic fatalities.
-Single-vehicle accidents accounted for less than 20 percent of all accidents but almost half of all fatalities.
-Three-quarters of all accidents occurred during daylight hours.

The most common type of collision was rear-end accidents while driving too fast for conditions was the most common driving violation. The total cost of the state’s traffic fatalities was estimated at more than $1 billion, while overall cost of traffic accidents in Arizona in 2009 was $2.7 billion.
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Arizona pedestrian accident lawyer settles case on behalf of insurance adjuster

by Dave Abels

A Phoenix pedestrian injury lawyer at Abels & Annes has reached a settlement on behalf of a woman that was hit by a bus in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The plaintiff is a claims adjuster with the major insurance carrier.

Our law firm takes it as a compliment to represent insurance adjusters who have been injured in accidents. Off the top of my head, we currently represent two claims adjusters, an insurance agent, and the daughter of insurance agent, all from major insurance carriers.

The bus vs. pedestrian accident took place back on February 25, 2010 at the intersection of State Street and Lake Street, which is a major downtown intersection. The plaintiff was walking across the intersection in a crosswalk with a green walk sign. At that time the defendant, who was driving a city bus, was traveling northbound and took a right turn to go eastbound. The bus driver failed to observe the pedestrian in the marked crosswalk and hit her.

The Chicago Police Department responded to the collision and handled the investigation. The investigating officer ticketed the bus driver for striking a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The defendant later pleaded guilty in traffic court.

Our client started having left leg pain right after the accident. She was seen at an area emergency room the next morning. There, she was examined by physicians and x-rays were taken. X-ray films showed a fracture in her left leg.

The plaintiff went to follow up treatment with an orthopedic physician. The break in her leg was later confirmed by an MRI in March of 2010.

The case was negotiated and resolved without having to go to court.

If you have been hurt in a Phoenix pedestrian accident or bus crash, contact an Arizona injury attorney at Abels & Annes for free consultation. Call 602-819-5191 to speak directly to a lawyer.

Woman convicted in deadly Arizona hit-and-run pedestrian accident case

by Dave Abels

A woman from Chandler has been found guilty in federal court of leaving the scene of an Arizona pedestrian accident that caused a death on an Indian reservation, according to the Arizona Republic. The 64-year-old woman now faces sentencing in November 2010.

The accident happened back on March 21, 2007 early in the morning on the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Reservation, which is located east of Phoenix, Arizona. Evidence showed the defendant hit and killed a 34-year-old Native American pedestrian as she attempted to cross the street. The at fault driver did not stop at the scene of the accident as required by law.

A conviction in federal court for leaving the scene of a fatal accident carries a possible sentence of up to nearly 9 years and a possible $250,000 fine.

It was not reported if a civil lawsuit was ever filed or if an Arizona pedestrian accident attorney is involved in the case.

Phoenix hit-and-run car accidents seem to be more and more common. Many speculate that this is due to the fact that, because of the poor economy, many drivers are on the road without auto insurance. This in turn can lead to drivers fleeing the scene of Arizona accidents. In my experience as a Phoenix car accident lawyer, I have found that most hit-and-run drivers are uninsured.

$162,000 settlement reached by Phoenix pedestrian accident attorney

by Dave Abels

A Phoenix personal injury lawyer at Abels & Annes has settled an automobile vs. pedestrian accident lawsuit for $162,000. The accident took place in Chicago, Illinois back on January 24, 2008 on the North Side near Wrigley Field.

The plaintiff was crossing a street in a crosswalk with a green light when a driver ran a red light and struck him. After the accident, the at fault driver tried to claim that she had a green light. However, there was an independent witness at the scene of the accident that saw the collision and agreed with our client’s version of events. The accident was investigated by the Chicago Police Department.

After the accident, our client was taken by ambulance to an emergency room. At the ER, he had multiple complaints which included right wrist pain, shoulder pain,and he had a large cut on his forehead. The laceration was close with nine stitches and x-rays showed he had a right fractured wrist. He was discharged from the emergency room with instructions to follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon.

Our client followed up with a surgeon a few days after the accident. Due to his complaints, the doctor ordered an MRI of his left shoulder. The scan revealed a rotator cuff tear.

The physician recommended surgery to repair the shoulder. Surgery was performed weeks later Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago.

The lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County alleged the driver failed to stop for red light, was driving too fast for conditions on the road, and failed to stop for pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The defendant had auto insurance with State Farm and the case settled shortly before the scheduled trial date.

If you have been hurt in a Phoenix pedestrian accident, call the Arizona accident attorneys at Abels & Annes for a free, no obligation consultation. Call 602-819-5191 speak to an injury lawyer now.

Phoenix accident results in death of pedestrian

by Dave Abels

A man has died in an Arizona pedestrian accident that occurred Tuesday night at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Camelback Road in Phoenix, azcentral.com has reported. The Phoenix Police Department has closed the intersection for an investigation.

Police are stating that the pedestrian had just gotten of the train at the intersection and was crossing the street. He was struck and killed by a southbound vehicle. It is being reported that the victim is not a local resident and may be from another country.

The police are still investigating the accident and do not yet know if drugs or alcohol played a role. It has not been reported if the pedestrian was in or near a crosswalk.

Both the accident intersection and the 7th Ave. rail station are still closed.

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, in the year 2008 alone there were 1,524 pedestrian crashes in Arizona. That represents 1.27 percent of all accidents state wide. 124 pedestrians died in accidents that year (which is down from 157 deaths in 2007).

UPDATE: ABC News is now reporting that the vehicle involved in the accident was traveling at approximately 90 mph. The driver of the speeding car hit the pedestrian, then hit two other cars, and continued on to strike a building where the vehicle caught on fire.

The vehicle was traveling so fast that the pedestrian victim was severed in half. Drivers of the two other vehicles involved were injured and taken by ambulance to area hospitals.

The pedestrian has been identified as Ramzy Khalil.

Click here to view the story and accident photos posted by AZFamily.com.

Woman run over while checking damage at scene of Phoenix car accident

by Dave Abels

A Phoenix car accident resulted in a woman being run over after climbing out of her vehicle to check for damage, ABC15 reported.

Accident victims who are injured while outside their vehicle is not uncommon. Circumstances of such accidents are motorists, pedestrians or bystanders who are injured while standing at the scene of an earlier accident and motorists who are injured while changing a flat tire or standing next to a disabled vehicle.

Police report the woman was struck on Wednesday while getting out of her vehicle to check for damage after an accident at 19th Avenue and Osborn Road. That accident occurred when one vehicle t-boned another and was struck by a third vehicle.

The woman was reportedly run down by a passing motorist. Several witnesses helped lift the vehicle off her and she was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

The Arizona Department of Transportation reports that nearly 120,000 traffic accidents occurred in 2008, killing 842 motorists and injuring more than 37,000. The vast majority of accidents occurred in urban areas like Phoenix.

Urban crashes leave motorists at risk of a secondary accident as traffic continues to pass the scene while emergency personnel respond. Frequently, impatient or irritated motorists can act recklessly, which increases the risk of a second traffic accident and can put accident victims at increased risk.

Distracted driving reportedly to blame for Phoenix pedestrian accident that kills teen

by Dave Abels

A teenager was killed in a Phoenix pedestrian accident by a distracted driver who was tending to his children in the back seat, the Arizona Republic reported.

The driver reportedly veered off the road and struck them Saturday night as the two boys, ages 15 and 18, were walking on a sidewalk near Roosevelt Street and 32nd Avenue at about 8:30 p.m.

Police report that the driver of the 2006 Chevy Colorado was not impaired but was momentarily distracted by his children, who were riding in the back seat. The driver veered to the right and struck both boys on the sidewalk.

The 15-year-old sustained minor injuries. But the older boy had to be extracted from beneath the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The federal government’s distracted driving website reports that more than 6,000 people are killed and 500,000 are injured each year in accidents caused by distracted driving. While safety advocates focus primarily on the dangers of using a cell phone or text messaging while driving, other forms of distracted driving include:

-Talking to passengers or tending to children.
-Dealing with pets in the car.
-Eating, drinking or smoking.
-Dressing, grooming or applying makeup.
-Reading, including maps.
-Using in-car electronics, including stereos, Mp3 players and GPS devices.
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Teen killed in Phoenix pedestrian accident; drunk driving blamed for Phoenix car accident over Fourth of July weekend

by Dave Abels

A Phoenix pedestrian accident claimed the life of a young teenager Friday night, ABC15 reported.

The teen was killed while crossing Phoenix Street near 72nd Avenue and Indian School Road about 10:45 p.m. An officer was driving by the scene just before the accident happened and made a U-turn in response to the crash.

A witness reported that the officer had shined a spotlight on two people jaywalking just before the accident, possibly blinding the driver who struck them. A police spokesperson said the officer did not shine a light on the two victims until after the crash occurred. Police say the driver did not claim to be blinded and statements by both the driver and the surviving victim confirm the police version of events.

Police say the driver of the vehicle stopped and was cooperative with officers. Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected to be a factor in the crash. No information about the second victim’s condition was made available.

Drivers in Arizona are required by law to use due care to not hit pedestrians in the roadway.

Click here to read the story as reported by AZ Family.

Drunk driving may have been responsible for a fatal Phoenix truck accident that killed a 28-year-old man over the Fourth of July weekend, the Arizona Republic reported.

The driver of the truck was killed when his Nissan Titan pickup slammed head-on into a tree, according to police. The man and a 14-year-old passenger were speeding westbound on Southern Avenue near 34th Place when the driver lost control shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday. The teenager was transported to the hospital, where he was listed in stable condition on Sunday.

Phoenix pedestrian accident critically injures city employee during funeral procession

by Dave Abels

A Phoenix pedestrian accident has critically injured a city employee who had pulled over to the side of the road to watch the funeral procession of a police officer killed in the line of duty, the Arizona Republic reported.

The Phoenix Street Department electrician suffered severe brain injuries but is showing signs of emerging from a coma. A single father of an 8-year-old girl, the man is credited with pushing a coworker out of the path of an oncoming vehicle. The men had set up their bucket trucks on the south side of the Loop 101 near Seventh Street. They had pulled onto the shoulder of the freeway to salute the funeral procession of Phoenix Police Officer Travis Murphy. A 20-year-old woman lost control of her car and slammed into the trucks as traffic slowed in front of her, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

The woman was cited for failure to control speed to avoid a collision.

Phoenix injury attorneys frequently handle cases involving an accident that happened due to stopped traffic in the roadway. Motorists need to use extra caution whenever they are approaching a construction zone, an area where police emergency vehicles or utility workers have activated emergency lights, or even a parade or funeral procession. Accidents can easily result when such circumstance interrupt the normal flow of traffic or disrupt normal driving rules.

The 34-year-old man is in critical condition at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. His family is praying for his recovery and seeking support to help pay medical bills.

Authorities say the man spotted the vehicle veering toward a group of city workers and jumped to help push a co-worker out of the way. The crash turned one of the trucks around and slammed the victim into another truck.

It is the second time the man has helped save someone in an auto accident. His father reports the victim was a high school baseball star in California when he injured his pitching arm while helping to save the life of a buddy in a rollover accident.