Managing vehicle speed is a vital part of efficient and safe driving. Speed management involves consideration of travel time, safety, road users, fuel, and other issues. NHTSA has an estimated economic cost of $40.4 billion per year in speed-related crashes alone. In 2009, speeding was a contributing factor of 31% out of all fatal crashes. However, speed-related crashes showed a decrease of 10%, from 11,767 in 2008 down to 10,591 in 2009.
In recent news, police have identified the driver who crashed into three parked cars and caused damage to some establishments in Surprise. Police reveal that the driver was a 42 year old man from Peoria, taken to Del E. Webb Hospital where he later died. Reports say that the accident happened around 5 p.m. at Reems road and Grand Avenue when the victim’s 2006 Porsche Cayenne SUV was speeding at an alarming rate, hitting three parked vehicles and a man who was trying to get out of the SUV’s way. That man was later taken to the hospital with a broken arm. Police are still questioning if alcohol was involved.
Drivers must only increase their speed with caution. Highways seem to be the most prone to speeding accidents. The faster the driver goes, the more likely the impact of the crash would be of a greater risk. It’s up to the driver to what speed is appropriate for traffic, roadway, and weather conditions. However, it is the drivers responsibility to own up to whatever consequences they may have because of excess speeding.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a speed-related crash in Arizona, there is free consultation. Just call our speeding accident lawyers in Arizona at (602) 457-6222, or (480) 389-2463.
