Phoenix, AZ – Cyclist Struck by Vehicle Near 43rd Ave & Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ (July 21, 2019) – An accident on Saturday evening, July 20th, sent one bicyclist to the hospital.
According to Phoenix police, the cyclist was hit by a vehicle just before 6:30 p.m. near 43rd Avenue and Indian School Road. The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, was riding his bike through a shopping center parking lot when he entered a roadway and collided with the side of a 2006 Nissan Frontier truck.
First responders were on the scene to assist the cyclist, who was transported to a local hospital in extremely critical condition. Phoenix police say that the pick-up truck driver remained on-scene and was not injured in the wreck. Officials say neither speed nor impairment appear to be factors leading to the crash.
The crash remains under investigation at this time, and the identities of the cyclist and the driver have not been released.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Injury Accidents in Arizona
A 2018 Governor’s Highway Safety Association report showed that Arizona had the largest rate of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in the nation. For the first six months of 2018, Arizona had a pedestrian death rate of 1.4 fatalities per 100,000 individuals and by the end of the year, almost 200 pedestrian fatalities had occurred.
These accidents often mean tragic consequences for the victims and their families, from high medical costs to long-term injuries or even death due to the accidents’ nature. But victims can contact a personal injury lawyer in Phoenix for help, and in some cases, seek justice from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Our wrongful death lawyers at ELG Law have years of experience in helping victims and their families get their fair compensation. Contact our auto accident attorneys today at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free consultation.
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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.
