Phoenix, AZ – Crash Blocks HOV Lane on I-10 at 7th St
Phoenix, AZ (August 2, 2019) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred on Friday evening, August 2nd, and partially blocked the HOV lane on I-10 at 7th Street.
Officials responded to the scene of the accident around 7:54 p.m., which occurred when multiple vehicles traveling westbound collided in the HOV lane on I-10, also known as the Papago Freeway. Police and fire rescue units assisted the injured victims and were working to determine the cause of the crash, though the drivers’ information, as well as their current conditions, have not been released at this time.
The HOV lane was cleared just before 9:30 p.m.
Injury Crashes in Arizona
Nearly 55,000 accidents and more than 35,000 accident injuries occurred across the state of Arizona in 2018 alone, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Transportation. Serious crashes are on the rise, including multi-vehicle injury wrecks, with more than half involving multiple injuries and several vehicles.
Costly medical expenses, critical long-term injuries and even job loss or death can plague victims and their families after a wreck. But those affected can contact a Phoenix accident lawyer for help after a serious accident, and in some cases, seek fair compensation from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Our car accident lawyers at ELG Law have years of experience advocating for victims and their families. Even minor collisions can cause stress, hassle, and emotional or physical harm in the long term. Contact our skilled auto accident attorneys at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free, no-hassle consultation today and learn more about your options.
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