Mesa, AZ – UPDATE: Todd Welliver Killed, Other Victims Injured in Truck Crash on Isleta Ave
Mesa, AZ (January 1, 2021) – A man died and several others were injured when a semi-truck crashed into a Mesa home on Thursday night, New Year’s Eve.
Per reports from the Mesa Police Department, the truck was exiting U.S. 60 and traveling eastbound on the Crismon Road off-ramp around 7:00 p.m. when it failed to stop at Crismon Road. At that point, the truck drove into a house, said Nik Rasheta, a spokesperson for the Mesa Police Department.
There were 10 people inside the house, which is located on Isleta Avenue in east Mesa.
One man inside the house, identified as 50-year-old Todd Welliver, died in the crash. Previous news reports had misidentified the man as Todd Weber.
No one else in the house was seriously injured but the number of victims who sustained injuries and were treated at the scene or transported to an area hospital is unclear. The driver of the truck had minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.
The Mesa Police Department’s preliminary investigation suggests the driver may have had a medical emergency prior to the collision, Rasheta said.
The accident remains under investigation at this time.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Todd Weber. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families. We hope for their quick recovery.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Arizona
In recent years, the Arizona Department of Transportation has recorded a total of 97 deaths, 2,728 injuries, and 516 incidents of damaged property following 12,500 semi-truck accidents on highways statewide. Oftentimes, the consequences are for those involved in these Arizona large truck accidents are especially disastrous due to the nature of these collisions.
In fact, almost 1,000 of Arizona’s 2018 motor vehicle crashes ended in death altogether, many of which were caused by large trucks. Furthermore, the total number of fatalities from these car wrecks numbered more than 1,000. From long-term physical injuries that can leave victims incapacitated to job loss or even death, those involved in accidents with trucks or buses pay a hefty price due to the sheer size of these large vehicles.
Even worse is the fact that, when victims are involved in accidents with large trucks, they could be facing an uphill battle with insurance companies or commercial trucking authorities. But those affected by these sudden, unforeseen, and stressful crashes can seek help from a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix, especially when they’ve been involved in a wreck resulting from other drivers’ negligent actions.
ELG’s accident attorneys in Arizona have years of experience when it comes to seeking the justice and fair compensation that victims deserve after a crash. When we represent a client and an adverse insurance company asks us to allow for a recorded statement from our client, 99% of the time the answer is a definitive no. Generally, our recommendation is to tell them you will seek out counsel first, then call us at ELG Accident Attorneys.
Our attorneys will gladly review the facts of your case and tailor our advice to match the specific needs of your case. Plus, every consultation is free and there is no obligation to retain us. We won’t cut corners and use intake specialists or a non-attorney to talk or meet with you. At ELG, we guarantee your consultation will be with one of our experienced injury attorneys that only handle accident matters, so you and your family can feel confident and rest assured that we will answer all your questions.
Contact our attorneys at ELG today at (623) 877-3600 or https://www.ELGphx.com to schedule your free consultation. Our team of skilled, knowledgeable lawyers in Arizona is here to help make your recovery process after a truck accident in Arizona as stress-free and smooth as possible.
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