Maricopa County, AZ – Fatality & 2 Serious Injuries Reported in Crash at Usery Pass Rd
Maricopa County, AZ (April 27, 2020) – A head-on collision has left one man dead and two other men seriously injured on Sunday night.
According to officers with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck happened around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Usery Pass Road and Bush Highway, southeast of Fountain Hills. One of the men was pronounced dead on the scene, and deputies say the other two men were taken to a local area hospital with serious injuries. One man has life-threatening injuries, while the other man is expected to survive. All other passengers involved in the accident sustained minor injuries.
Traffic detectives went to the scene to investigate and determine the cause of the crash, though it is unclear if speed or impairment had anything to do with it.
The accident remains under investigation.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Arizona
According to authorities from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, more than half of the total of 55,000 accidents that happened nationwide in 2018 involved multiple vehicles and at least two people injured. Furthermore, many of these accidents result in fatalities, with grieving families left to pick up the pieces.
But those affected by fatal car accidents can contact a Phoenix crash injury lawyer for help. In some cases, victims may seek the fair compensation they deserve from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
When it comes to securing justice for those devastated by fatal car accidents, accident attorneys at ELG have years of experience advocating for victims and their families and seeking fair compensation. Contact our auto accident lawyers at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation today and learn more about your options.
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