Erisa Nakano of ABC 15 reports that a Thursday evening crash led to the death of an officer for the Tempe Police. The officer was riding his motorcycle near 48th Street and Western when a 24-year-old female in a Chrysler sedan failed to yield as she made a left turn. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Phoenix police officer Steve Martos says the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not speeding. The driver of the sedan was not injured in the crash.
Any time another driver fails to yield or disobeys a traffic law, you and your loved ones are put at risk. SmartMotorist.com says 95 percent of car accidents occur as a result of driver behavior. Some of the most common causes of accidents related to driver behavior include the following:
- Excessive speed
- Following too close to other vehicles
- Impaired driving
- Failing to obey traffic controls
- Failure to use turn signals
- Frequent lane changes
- Unsafe lane changes
- Failure to yield the right of way
Aggressive drivers also cause traffic accidents. Those who flash their lights at other motorists in annoyance, verbally abuse other drivers, deliberately prevent other drivers from moving their vehicles, give rude gestures, or aggressively tailgate other drivers are more likely to cause accidents.
If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s poor or aggressive driving behavior, you have the right to seek compensation for damages as well as your loss. The Tempe car accident wrongful death attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. can help you seek justice. For a free and confidential review of your case, contact us at (602) 457-6222.
