Female Passenger Seriously Injured in DUI Crash near 51st Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

1 Hospitalized after Phoenix Auto Accident near 51st Avenue

 
PHOENIX, AZ (July 22, 2020) – Early Monday morning, a female passenger suffered serious injuries in a DUI crash near 51st Avenue.
 
Authorities arrested a 29-year-old driver on suspicion of impairment after the crash on 10 Freeway. The said incident led to the shut down of the lane near 51st Avenue for around six hours.
 
Meanwhile, the Department of Public Safety added that the car collided with an attenuator. The attenuator controls traffic in the HOV lane leading to Loop 202. Afterward, the vehicle drove across all eight lanes of traffic and hit a cement shoulder on the right side of the freeway.
 
Officials confirmed that a female passenger sustained serious injuries at about 1:00 a.m. Moreover, public safety troopers detained the Phoenix male driver. Furthermore, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, criminal damage, and aggravated assault.
 
Midday Monday, the authorities reopened the westbound lanes on 10 Freeway.
 
May this incident be a reminder for all motorists to drive responsibly. Moreover, drivers should also keep in mind that driving under the influence will lead to dangerous road accidents.

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Filing a Lawsuit after the Crash near 51st Avenue

 
While driving is essential for many to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous daily maneuvers. It is therefore important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in an auto accident.
 
On the AAA Foundation Web site, chief executive officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated from the proper compensation they are owed.
 
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a crash, reach out to the attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Above all, we understand what you are going through, and our team is here to ensure your legal rights are safeguarded. Also, with over 40 decades in the field, we have the experience and the tools to win your case. Call us today at (800) 674 7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation. For your convenience, you can also reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.