Glendale, AZ – Abe F. Mejia Arrested After Injurious Pedestrian Crash at 24th St

Glendale, AZ (January 25, 2020) – A woman and an 8-year-old boy are recovering after being struck by a suspected impaired driver on Saturday night.

Authorities from the Phoenix Police Department say that officers were stopped at the intersection of 24th Street and Van Buren Street when they saw a vehicle turning left on 24th Street–hitting a woman and a young boy walking in the crosswalk.

Officers say the driver, identified as 58-year-old Abe F. Mejia, remained on the scene and was evaluated for impairment. He was arrested shortly after the incident occurred. The woman and child were transported to a local area hospital via ambulance with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Mejia was arrested and booked into the 4th Avenue Jail. The accident remains under investigation at this time.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.

Pedestrian Crashes in Arizona 

There are several pedestrian accidents in Arizona every year, many of those being hit-and-run crashes. In fact, recent data indicate that 800,000 hit-and-run collisions happened throughout the country every year, many due to unlicensed, intoxicated, or otherwise reckless drivers. Pedestrian accidents are on the rise overall, particularly across the state of Arizona.

Oftentimes, pedestrian accidents mean catastrophic consequences for victims and their families. When a victim suffers from long-term physical problems, financial difficulties, and even job loss or worse, they should speak with a knowledgeable car accident attorney in Arizona. A skilled attorney can help victims and their families after they’ve suffered in a wreck that occurred through no fault of their own.

Our attorneys at ELG Law are fully committed to helping those who have suffered injuries or lost a loved one at the hands of a negligent driver. Thanks to years of experience, our accident attorneys have what it takes to secure the highest amount of compensation possible for you and your family. Our lawyers go above and beyond in securing the settlements that victims and their families deserve. If you have been harmed by an at-fault party, please contact us for legal advice and a free consultation at (623) 562-3838.

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Disclaimer: As members of the local Phoenix and broader Arizona community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.