Phoenix, AZ – Five Injured in Multi-Car Crash at 7th St & Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ (June 9, 2020) – Officers with the Phoenix Police Department are investigating a crash that left several adults injured on Sunday.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash, which occurred at 7th Street and Camelback Road around 5:00 a.m. Per reports from the Phoenix Police Department, three people in a Honda were traveling northbound on 7th Street when the driver of the car failed to stop for a red light and crashed with a Chevy truck heading eastbound on Camelback Road.
Three people inside the Honda sustained serious injuries, and one adult who was in the vehicle is currently listed in critical condition at the hospital.
Two people traveling in the truck suffered minor injuries. Police say the driver of the Honda showed signs of impairment but an arrest hasn’t been made yet.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of full recovery.
Injurious Multi-Car Accidents in Arizona
In 2018, nearly 55,000 total accidents occurred across the state of Arizona. It’s clear that car crashes are an unfortunate reality of life. More than half of those total wrecks involved multiple injured victims and more than two vehicles, according to data released by the Arizona Department of Transportation.
From costly medical bills and critical long-term injuries or even job loss, tragic results plague victims and families after a serious multi-car accident. However, those affected can contact a Phoenix injury lawyer for help, and in some cases, seek the justice they deserve from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Our accident attorneys at ELG have years of experience fighting for victims and their families. Our compassionate attorneys are highly skilled when it comes to seeking fair compensation for those affected by accidents.
In fact, at ELG, 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! Our recommendation is to tell them you will seek out counsel first, then call us at ELG Accident Attorneys. Contact our auto accident lawyers at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation today and learn more about protecting your legal rights.
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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.
