Mesa, AZ – 2 Seriously Injured After Motorcycle Wreck at Southern Ave & Center St

Mesa, AZ (March 8, 2020) – Two people are hurt after a motorcycle collided with a car in Mesa on Sunday morning.

Per reports from officers with the Mesa Police Department, the incident happened near the area of Southern Avenue and MacDonald, at Center Street.

Authorities said that a 52-year-old man who was riding the motorcycle was transported to the hospital in critical condition. A 72-year-old woman who was in the passenger vehicle was also transported to the hospital, where she remains in stable condition.

The intersection was closed for the next few hours while Mesa police investigated the crash scene, and no other details have been released at this time.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Motorcycle Wrecks in Arizona

During the past several years, motorcycle crashes have accounted for nearly 14 percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide. In fact, motorcycle wrecks have more than doubled in the last 25 years, according to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Crash statistics indicate that one in seven fatalities on the road, throughout the country, occurred on a motorcycle.

Due to the nature of these wrecks, tragic consequences may befall victims after a motorcycle accident, including long-term physical problems, medical bills, and even job loss or death. But the victims and their families affected by these injurious wrecks can contact a Phoenix accident lawyer for help. In some cases, a skilled lawyer can help victims get justice and a fair settlement to compensate for their damages from a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit.

Our motorcycle accident attorneys at ELG Law have years of experience advocating for victims and their families after motorcycle crashes. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck that occurred through no fault of your own, contact our crash lawyers at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation today.

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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.