Phoenix, AZ – Leticia Ochoa Killed & 2 Injured in Crash at Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ (November 22, 2019) – A woman has died and two others are injured after a serious accident on Thursday night at the intersection of Indian School Road and 55th Avenue in Phoenix.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, a passenger in one of the vehicles involved, 61-year-old Leticia Ochoa, was taken to a hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. Officers said in a Phoenix police news release that a 68-year-old man, and a 19-year-old man, are in critical condition and serious condition, respectively.
Phoenix police officers found a truck and sedan with accident damage at the location of the crash around 6:30 p.m. The suspect was driving his sedan at a high rate of speed, traveling eastbound on Indian School Road, when he collided with the truck operated by the other victim and his passenger. The truck was turning left onto 55th Avenue at the time, according to the news release.
After the crash, the sedan went off the roadway and into an apartment complex fence. Impairment is not a factor for either driver, though the investigation is still ongoing.
Our condolences go out to the family of Leticia Ochoa at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Arizona
According to the latest data released by the Arizona Department of Transportation, one person was killed every nine hours in a traffic accident across Arizona in 2017. Furthermore, there were nearly 1,000 traffic fatalities throughout the state in the last year alone, capping a 10-year high of fatal incidents.
When it comes to injurious or fatal car accidents, victims and their families suffer from emotional trauma, issues with insurance companies, and financial difficulties. However, victims and their families can seek help from a personal injury lawyer and learn more about safeguarding their legal rights after a crash. In some cases, a skilled lawyer can help victims and their families get their fair compensation from a personal injury suit or wrongful death suit.
ELG Law’s auto accident attorneys have years of experience and knowledge when it comes to fighting for victims and their families. After victims have suffered in a crash that occurred through no fault of their own, it’s important that they speak with a compassionate attorney who understands what they’ve endured. If you’ve been injured in an accident or lost a loved one due to the negligence of another driver, contact our accident attorneys today at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free consultation.
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