According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 280,000 rollover accidents are reported each year, claiming more than 10,000 lives annually. The most common reason for rollovers is excessive speed while turning and the most common type of vehicle to rollover is the SUV.
According to KPHO, the Interstate-17 northbound was shut down due to a single-vehicle rollover accident in Arizona. This rollover backed up the northbound I-17 for ten miles for a period of about two hours. It is unclear whether anyone has been injured in the rollover accident.
All vehicles are susceptible to rollovers. Usually, vehicles with a higher center of gravity and more sensitive steering are prone to easily rollover. Examples of these types of vehicles are SUVs, vans, pickup trucks, buses and even tractor-trailers. Causes of rollovers include excessive cornering speed, tripping, colliding with another vehicle or object, or traversing a steep slope.
Most fatal rollovers are single-vehicle accidents. The drivers are most frequently males under 25, and impairment is usually involved. In three out of four fatal rollovers, the victims were ejected from the vehicle, indicating that they weren’t wearing a seatbelt. With this in mind, if you drive a rollover-prone vehicle in Arizona, be sure to always properly fasten your seat belt, in addition to decreasing speeds before entering a turn.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona rollover accident caused by the negligent actions of another driver, you may be entitled to compensation. The skilled Arizona rollover accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices, P.C., can examine the details of your accident and determine the validity of your claim. Call us today at (480) 389-2463 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
