Phoenix, AZ – Crash Involving Box Truck Closes HOV Lane on L-101
Phoenix, AZ (September 8, 2019) – An accident that involved one pickup truck and a commercial box truck closed the HOV lane of Loop 101 on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities said that the pickup truck, a silver Toyota, collided with the box truck on Loop 101, also known as the Pima Freeway, around 3:30 p.m. Fire rescue units and emergency medical technicians were at the scene to assist the victims and take witness statements. The crash remains under investigation, but an accident report notes that the box truck appears to have clipped the bumper of the pickup truck in the left lanes of eastbound L-101, just before 64th Street.
Both drivers were able to pull to the shoulder but the HOV lane was closed for about an hour after the wreck.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Phoenix
A total of 97 deaths, 2,728 injuries and 516 instances of damaged property were recorded by the Arizona Department of Transportation in 2012 due to 12,500 truck and bus accidents. When it comes to truck and bus accidents, the results for victims are often devastating.
The nature of truck accidents can make injuries and property damage much more serious. When victims are involved in accidents with trucks contracted to large companies, they could be facing an uphill battle with insurance companies and other drivers. But those affected by these sudden, unforeseen, and stressful crashes can seek help from a personal injury lawyer, especially when they’ve been involved in a wreck resulting from other drivers’ negligent actions.
ELG Law’s auto accident attorneys have years of experience when it comes to seeking the justice and fair compensation that victims deserve after a crash. Contact our accident attorneys today at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free, no-hassle consultation. Our team of skilled, knowledgeable lawyers is here to help make your recovery process as stress-free as possible.
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