Tucson, AZ – 2 Men Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run Crash at Treat Ave
Tucson, AZ (October 26, 2019) – Officers from the Tucson Police Department are looking for the driver of a dark green, SUV that was involved in a hit-and-run that left two men in the hospital.
The collision happened near South Treat Avenue around 1:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon. According to Francisco Magos, a public information officer with the Tucson Police Department, the hit-and-run crash started out as an altercation between the driver and at least one of the victims. The driver hit both men, one pedestrian and one cyclist, then left the scene of the crash.
Both victims were transported to Banner University Medical Center, where the pedestrian was treated for life-threatening injuries.
Magos said that the hit-and-run vehicle was last seen traveling southbound from 5100 South Treat Avenue and is expected to have front-end damage. Police urge anyone with information about the accident to call 88-CRIME.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Injurious Accidents in Arizona
Hundreds of car accidents take place across the state of Arizona every day. Car accidents, particularly those involving injuries, are an unfortunate but common fact of life. However, car crash victims still suffer greatly from physical and emotional trauma for months or even years after the incident, despite their frequency statewide and nationwide. This is especially true with victims suffer in accidents that occur through no fault of their own.
Per recent reports from the Arizona Department of Transportation, nearly 50,000 crash injuries occurred statewide in 2018, many of them caused by impaired or driver negligence. And these injurious accidents result in tragic consequences for victims, such as long-term injuries, expensive hospital bills, and other financial difficulties, particularly where a hit-and-run driver is involved. But those affected can seek help from a serious injury lawyer in Arizona to seek the justice they deserve.
At ELG Law, our skilled team of car accident lawyers specializes in fighting for victims and their families after they’ve experienced these devastating incidents due to the negligence of other drivers. Contact our accident attorneys today at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
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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.
