Flagstaff, AZ – Injury Crash Blocked US-89 at Silver Saddle Rd
Flagstaff, AZ (July 13, 2019) – A car crash blocked the highway on US-89 southbound at Silver Saddle Road, north of Flagstaff, on Saturday afternoon, July 13th.
According to reports, the accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. and appeared to involve at least two vehicles traveling southbound on US-89 when they collided at milepost 423 at Silver Saddle Road. Fire rescue units and police were on the scene to assist the victims and investigate the cause of the injury accident.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation at this time. The drivers’ identities, as well as their conditions, have not yet been released.
All lanes reopened just before 5:40 p.m.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Arizona
The number of dangerous accidents is on the rise in Arizona, with nearly 38,000 injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents in 2017 alone. These numbers are part of an upward trend in serious incidents across the state, with an increase in fatalities each year for the past four years. Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of life, and with more vehicles on the road for the summer season, the risk of these dangerous incidents increases.
From exorbitant medical expenses to long-term injuries and even job loss, serious accidents can have tragic consequences. But victims and their families can contact a car accident attorney in Phoenix for help. In some cases, victims and their families can get their entitled compensation and the justice they deserve from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Our skilled car accident lawyers at ELG Law have years of experience advocating for victims and their families. Contact our auto accident attorneys at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free, no-hassle consultation for legal aid today.
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