As Mesa car accident attorneys, we were surprised and sorry to learn about nine people who were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday night at 6 p.m., January 3, 2012, according to Fox 10. The crash happened near Ellsworth and Brown and injured six children ages 2 to 10 years. Three of the injured victims are adults. One adult was thrown from a car and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. A child also suffered critical injuries. Everyone else suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports.
Causes of This Mesa Car Accident
As Mesa car accident lawyers, we think it is terrible when drivers run red lights and cause such tragic accidents. That’s what happened in this crash, according to police. A driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, causing a chain reaction with three other vehicles as well. In total, five vehicles were involved in the crash. Ellsworth Road was closed for many hours due to the accident.
Mesa Car Accident Statistics
There were 6,130 Mesa car accidents in 2010 resulting in 2,893 motor vehicle injuries, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Angle collisions, in which one car t-bones another by doing something such as running a red light, accounted for 15,815 crashes in Arizona in 2010. Drivers who disregarded traffic signals accounted for 4,910 crashes, and drivers who failed to yield the right of way accounted for 13,643 crashes in Arizona.
Contact a Mesa Auto Accident Injury Attorney Immediately
As Mesa auto accident injury attorneys, we know that when drivers break the law, such as when they run red lights, it can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. The Husband and Wife Law Team at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have years of combined experience working with victims hurt by drivers who have run red lights. We work to ensure our clients receive the best possible medical care while we obtain a settlement from the at-fault driver for the costs associated with the crash. Call us today for a no obligation free consultation.
