Oro Valley, AZ – Update: Head-on Collision Victim Identified from Moore Road
Oro Valley, AZ (July 18, 2019) – On Saturday night, Oro Valley Police were called to the scene of a serious head-on collision that took place on Moore Road.
The woman was identified as 19-year-old Maya Smith Dolana, who had been driving her Toyota Prius westbound on Moore Road after a babysitting job. She crossed over the line and her vehicle collided with a GMC truck.
When officers arrived at the scene of the accident, they found a man standing outside his pickup truck and Dolana trapped inside her vehicle. Unfortunately, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The man, who was injured, was transported to the hospital and has been recovering ever since.
Police are not sure what caused Dolana to cross the line at this time and their investigation into the accident continues. Our sincere condolences are warmly extended to the family and friends of Maya Smith Dolana at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Arizona
Fatal accidents continue to increase on Arizona roads, causing serious results to the parties involved as well as their families who are left to face the devastating aftermath. Over 900 fatalities took place in Arizona accidents in 2017 alone, while over 55,000 people were hospitalized with serious injuries. Because fatal accidents are always taking place on our roads, more must be done to prevent these serious crashes. Our Arizona wrongful death attorneys are here to assist those suffering due to these accidents.
Our attorneys at ELG Law understand how deeply impacted you might have been by one of these accidents and how your family might be suffering due to the negligence of another party. If you believe that another party’s actions through aspects like drunk driving, distracted driving, and many other reckless acts have caused the death of your loved one, you have many rights to reimbursement for your losses. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for the help you deserve at (623) 562-3838.
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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. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.