As Arizona car accident lawyers, we were very sorry to hear about a two-vehicle collision that killed one person on January 4 in Vail, according to News 13. The crash occurred at 12:17 a.m. at milepost 50 near Sahuarita Road. Southbound lanes of Highway 83 are closed at the road. Reports are unclear about whether there are any other injuries. We express our deepest condolences to the family of the victim.
What Caused This Vail Car Accident?
Police are unsure at this time exactly how this crash occurred. However, as car accident lawyers, we often see incidents caused by drowsy or distracted drivers, especially at this time of the night. Drivers may swerve into another lane, perform an unsafe lane change, tailgate the car in front of them, and more. These actions can be extremely dangerous and even deadly, as was proven in this incident. We urge drivers to never drive while drowsy, which studies have proven can be as dangerous as driving drunk.
Arizona Car Accident Statistics
Here are some 2010 Arizona car accident statistics from the Arizona Department of Transportation that may tell us more about this Vail crash:
- 33,939 crashes were caused by speeding drivers;
- 5,520 crashes were caused by tailgating;
- 5,987 were due to unsafe lane changes;
- 3,067 were caused by failure to stay in proper lane;
- 12,026 were due to inattention and distracted driving; and
- 1,287 were caused by drowsy or fatigued drivers.
Contact a Vail Car Accident Lawyer
The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has years of experience helping accident victims. We advocate for the families of victims killed in crashes or work one-on-one with people who are hurt. We begin by investigating the accident scene itself to determine what happened and who is at fault. We then hold that at-fault driver responsible and work to obtain a settlement that pays for our clients’ medical bills and more. Contact us today for a free consultation.
