As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we were shocked to learn about a high-speed chase that ended in a car crash and gun fire. According to Fox 10, police began pursuing a vehicle on January 18, 2012 after the driver attempted to make an illegal turn at a red light. When they tried to pull the car over, the driver instead sped off and began a chase from 31st Avenue all the way to 59th Avenue and Cactus Road. The car then hit another vehicle, came to a stop, and the driver opened fire on police. The suspect suffered minor injuries, as did a police officer who was grazed by a bullet. There is no word yet what happened to the people in the other car that were hit. We wish all the victims a full and fast recovery.
Causes of This Phoenix Car Accident
This Phoenix car accident was caused by the driver who fled from police and subsequently hit another car. Along the way, the driver ran through several red lights, and it is very lucky no one else was injured.
Phoenix Car Accident Statistics
When drivers run red lights, they often cause angle crashes. There were 15,815 of this type of Phoenix car accident in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). In Phoenix that year, there were a total of 29,062 crashes which resulted in 149 deaths and 15,050 injuries.
Contact a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney
The driver who became a victim of this suspect’s illegal and dangerous actions deserves the best Phoenix personal injury attorney. The team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has represented many clients and obtained large settlements for them. We work to hold the at-fault driver responsible for the damages and medical expenses that our clients suffer, and we also claim punitive damages when the at-fault driver has taken actions in total disregard of the well-being of others. These damages are meant to further punish the suspect, as well as compensate our clients. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
