Chandler, AZ – Children Hospitalized After Car Crash at Hamilton & Erie St
Chandler, AZ (July 29, 2019) – Two children were injured and hospitalized early Sunday morning, July 28th, after a man crashed his car into a Chandler home.
According to officials, 30-year-old Michael Ortega was arrested after driving through a yard and into the front of a home at Hamilton Street and Erie Street. The accident occurred around 12:30 a.m. and police responded to the scene a short time later. When police arrived at the scene of the accident, the homeowner of the damaged house was chasing Ortega on foot.
Two children inside the home reportedly suffered head injuries from flying debris, including concrete, and both were transported to the local hospital.
After he was arrested, Ortega admitted to drinking beer and smoking marijuana before the crash, and allegedly apologized and said he “made a huge mistake.”
His blood-alcohol concentration at the time of the crash has not been released, nor has information about the homeowner or the condition of the children been released.
Ortega faces two counts of aggravated assault, marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, hit and run, and criminal damage.
Injury Accidents in Arizona
Arizona’s traffic deaths have risen for the third straight year, peaking at 1,000 in 2017. Data shows that impairment, speed, and reckless driving, and failure to wear seatbelts while driving are major factors in serious injuries and fatalities after an accident. In fact, alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs played a part in 43% of traffic injuries and deaths in Arizona last year.
Long-term injuries, exorbitant medical expenses, and even job loss are some of the unforeseen, unfortunate circumstances that befall victims and their families after a wreck. But those affected by these collisions can contact a Phoenix injury accident lawyer for help, and in some cases, seek justice and fair compensation from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Our car accident attorneys at ELG Law have years of experience advocating for victims and their families affected by these serious car wrecks. Contact our knowledgeable auto accident lawyers at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free, no-hassle consultation today.
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