As Mesa car accident attorneys, we were shocked to learn about a carjacking suspect who took police on a high speed chase and ended up sideswiping another car during the chaos, according to Fox 10. Officers say the person stole the Jeep at gunpoint and then began driving up Beeline Highway. Once police joined in the chase, the driver turned back toward Mesa and then traveled the wrong way up Country Club Drive before being stopped near 8th Avenue. Officers apprehended the suspect at about 9:30 p.m. on January 5. We are keeping the person whose car was sideswiped in our thoughts and prayers, and we wish that person a quick and full recovery.
Causes of This Mesa Car Accident
This Mesa car accident was caused by a driver who was breaking many laws, including driving the wrong way down a one-way street, speeding, and failing to pull over for police. Sideswipe accidents can be dangerous, especially at high speeds, and can cause both cars to spin and even result in a rollover accident. Most sideswipes occur without warning, giving the other driver little or no chance to respond.
Mesa Car Accident Statistics
More than 6,100 Mesa car accidents caused 23 deaths and 2,893 injuries in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). There were nearly 15,000 sideswipe accidents in Arizona in 2010, resulting in 25 deaths and more than 2,000 injuries.
Contact a Mesa Personal Injury Attorney
The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have years of experience representing clients who have been hurt in sideswipe accidents. This particular case requires an attorney who understands insurance and car accident law as the driver stole the vehicle. Understanding insurance coverage is something that we focus on. Contact us today for a free consultation.
