A fatal hit and run accident occurred September 28, 2011. A man with a cane was walking just west of 32nd Avenue and southbound on McDowell Road when a vehicle travelling eastbound Based on the Phoenix Police spokesperson, the car drove off on the south of 32nd Avenue. The hit and run victim was taken to a local hospital and died because of his sustained injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
The alleged hit and run vehicle was dark green or black vehicle with either 2 or 4 doors. It is either a Saturn, GEO or Honda Civic with aloud muffler, probably a broken rear window, tinted windows, and a smashed front windshield. As of this moment, investigators are looking for more details about the incident. For those who have any information about this hit and run incident, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or the Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau at 602-262-6141.
Arizona Hit and Run Statistics
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, in 2010 there were 11,388 hit and run accidents where 44 people were killed and 3,150 injured.
Arizona State Hit and Run Accident Laws
In Arizona, there is a law that requires drivers involved in an accident that resulted to death or injury of the person to stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident immediately or they should stay as close as possible to the area of the incident.
Contact an Experienced Phoenix Hit and Run Accident Attorney
Hit and run accidents are devastating to families and loved ones, especially when the accident causes fatal injuries. There is absolutely no reason that a driver should not stop after injuring an innocent individual. If you or your loved one has been involved in a hit and run accident, it is vital that you speak to an experienced Arizona hit and run accident lawyer. Contact an experienced Phoenix hit and run accident lawyer by calling Breyer Law Offices, P.C. at 602-457-6222.
