Bicyclist Injured in Crash on Hardy Drive and Southern Avenue [Tempe, AZ]

1 Hurt in Tempe Bicycle Accident on Hardy Drive and Southern Avenue

 
TEMPE, AZ (September 15, 2021) – Tuesday morning, a bicyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash on Hardy Drive and Southern Avenue.
 
The crash between a car and a bicyclist happened at around 8:00 a.m. Thus, officers and fire crews responded to Hardy Drive and Southern Avenue.
 
According to the police, the vehicle traveled east on Southern Avenue. Then, it struck a bicyclist riding north on the crosswalk on Hardy Drive.
 
Responders transported the male bicyclist to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
 
Meanwhile, the vehicle driver remained at the scene. According to reports, impairment played a role in the crash.
 
The crash led to the closure of the eastbound lanes of Southern Avenue at Margo Drive. Moreover, the authorities diverted both northbound and southbound traffic on Hardy Drive west on Southern Avenue.
 
Furthermore, the authorities advised motorists to avoid the area.
 

What’s Next after Bicycle Crash in Tempe

 
According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the crash on Hardy Drive and Southern Avenue, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.

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If you or a family member suffered similarly in a bicycle accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. With us, you can be assured your case will be taken care of. Our 40 years of experience in the legal field is proof that we know what it takes to win your case. Moreover, our attorneys and experienced professional legal team deal with cases including bicycle accidents. Above all, we believe you deserve the best legal representation and proper compensation for your pain and suffering. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation.