Tucson Pedestrian Accident Results in Death, Driver Flees Scene
As Tucson pedestrian accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about the death of a man in his 50s that occurred when he fell while crossing the road and was struck by a car on the night of November 19 in Tucson. According to news reports from Fox 10, the man was crossing in a designated crosswalk when he fell and then was hit by a vehicle.
The 26-year-old driver fled the scene and was later apprehended by police and booked into jail for one count of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the victim, and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.
Tucson Pedestrian Accident Statistics
There were 32 fatal car accidents and 13 fatal pedestrian accidents in Tucson in 2009, according to City-Data.com. Drunk drivers caused eight fatal car accidents and 79 people in total were involved in fatal car accidents.
Causes of This Tucson Pedestrian Accident
Police believe the pedestrian was crossing at a designated crosswalk when he tripped and fell and was hit by the small sedan. The crosswalk was unmarked and possibly lacked proper lighting. However, drivers are responsible for looking out for people and objects in the road and slowing down when roadways are dark, and a driver should never flee the scene of an accident. Police have not yet determined whether drugs or alcohol were involved.
Contact a Tucson Wrongful Death Attorney
An experienced Tucson attorney examines evidence from the scene of pedestrian accidents to determine who was at fault and build a case against that person. The Husband and Wife Law Team represents the victim’s family in court and works to obtain settlements to cover the medical expenses, funeral costs, and future lost wages. Our team has obtained large settlements for our personal injury clients. Contact us for a free initial consultation today at (520) 308-6762.
