Phoenix, AZ – 2 Officers Hurt in DUI Crash Near I-17 & Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ (November 3, 2019) – Two Phoenix police officers were hurt in a crash with a DUI driver on Saturday night.
According to reports from the Phoenix Police Department, the incident occurred near the area of Interstate 17 and Bell Road. The two officers were conducting a traffic stop when another driver failed to control the speed of their vehicle and rear-ended the police vehicle at a high rate of speed.
Both officers were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The driver was also transported to a hospital via ambulance for the injuries they sustained.
The driver who crashed into the police vehicle was cited for DUI charges, per reports from police. Their information, as well as the officers’ information, has not been released at this time, though the accident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Injurious Car Crashes in Arizona
The latest accident report from the Arizona Department of Transportation showed that the state had more than 130,000 accidents in 2018. Unfortunately, countless injuries resulted from these wrecks. In fact, at least 37,000 of the accidents involved at least two seriously injured victims requiring medical care or hospitalization.
Oftentimes, wreck victims must document their injuries, negotiate with insurance companies, and take time from work. They may even have to deal with lost wages or job loss. But victims and their families can seek help from a personal injury lawyer, especially if they’ve been involved in an accident that’s caused by the negligent actions of another driver.
Our skilled team of injury accident lawyers at ELG Law specializes in fighting for victims and their families. Contact our accident attorneys today at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free consultation for legal aid.
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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.
