Bicyclist Killed in Phoenix Hit and Run Accident
Phoenix hit and run accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. were glad to hear from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) that fatal bicycle crashes have decreased from 25 deaths in 2009 to 19 deaths in 2010. This is equivalent to 0.99% of total motor vehicle fatalities.
We are sad to report that another bicyclist was killed around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 after being struck by a truck. According to reports by AZ Family, the incident happened south of Interstate 10 on 59th Avenue at Latham Street. Witnesses told police that the driver of the tan Peterbilt left the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Our prayers go out to the family of the victim that lost a loved one in an untimely death. May they overcome this tragic incident. We are thinking about them and our prayers go out to them.
Arizona Hit and Run Accident Statistics
According to Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were a total of 11,388 hit and run accidents in 2010. Although, the number has decreased from more than 12,000 incidents, hit and run fatalities have increased to 44 in 2010 from 41 in 2009.
Contact an Experienced Phoenix Bicycle Accident Lawyer
An experienced Phoenix bike accident lawyer would tell this family that they need to make sure pictures of the scene and roadway are taken, including skid marks and debris on the ground. Witnesses disappear often if too much time goes by, so we would recommend that witnesses are talked to right away. The police already may be doing this and it would also be good for a representative of the family to talk to the police as well. More details are needed for how this accident happened and why the truck driver fled the scene. For a free consultation on an accident like this one call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at (602) 457-6222. You can also visit our Arizona Law Team Facebook page for news, useful information, and other topics of interest.
