DUI Driver Involved In Mesa Multi-Vehicle Crash
An experienced Mesa car accident lawyer will be able to determine who the negligent party is in an accident. According to ABC15, there was a crash in Mesa which led to an altercation on Saturday night. Reports say that a driver ran a red light when it struck a vehicle, followed by third vehicle striking the first vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle tried to flee, but was chased by a witness, which led to an altercation. The driver sustained minor injuries and received treatment from a local hospital. Police are saying that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He has been charged with aggravated assault as well as drunk driving.
Mesa Car Crash Statistics
In 2009, there were 10,839 people who died due to alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. This amount comprised 32% of the total fatal crashes in the United States during the year.
In Mesa, there has been a decrease of fatal car accidents due to drunk driving from 2008 to 2009, with 13 in 2008 and 5 in 2009.
Arizona State Hit and Run Laws
According to the Arizona State Legislature on Transportation, Section 28-662, when a driver of a vehicle hits and damages another vehicle, the driver should stop and stay on the scene of the accident. If the driver attempts to flee and not perform his or her responsibilities for the accident, he or she will be charged with a misdemeanour and have their license suspended.
Contact an Experienced Mesa Auto Accident Lawyer
An experienced Mesa auto accident lawyer will be able to discuss the facts of each individual accident. When a driver hurts someone and is driving drunk, the injured person may be is entitled to punitive damages. A lawyer who understands the laws of negligence can help assess the accident. To have a free consultation for your case, call Breyer Law Offices at (480) 389-2463.
