60-year Old Man Dies after Glendale Car Accident
According to the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration- Fatality Analysis Reporting System (NHTSA-FARS), from the total of 9,813 vehicular accidents are caused by alcohol impaired driving 2009, 198 cases happened in Arizona. Impaired driving is one of the primary causes of vehicular accidents in the United States.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has ranked Arizona 8th place in the nation, and reported a decline in the number of people getting killed or injured by -16 percent from 2007 to 2008. This decline was due to the passing of all offense interlock law in 2007 and continued aggressive enforcement.
Around 8 p.m. last Wednesday night, another man was added to the DUI fatality list when he died in a Glendale car accident (KPHO 12/22/10). The accident occurred on 59th Avenue, north of Olive Avenue. In the partial investigation by Glendale police, the victim, whose name was not released, was trying to retrieve something from the road and walked right into the busy street. The man was believed to be in his 60s. The police do not believe the driver was impaired at the time, but this accident is a scary reminder again of the need to be aware on the roads, as both pedestrians and drivers.
This alarming fatality count is something that should not be neglected. Older drivers may experience changes in vision, physical fitness and reflexes, and alcohol combined with those changes can be very risky. To be a responsible older driver, try to see an eye doctor regularly and always use required eyewear in order to stay safe on the road.
If you have been a victim of a vehicular accident, call us at (480) 753-4534. As car accident attorneys, we may be able help you in getting the payment you deserve for the damages you or your family member has acquired.
