Phoenix, AZ – Injuries Reported in Truck Crash on I-10 Near Salt River
Phoenix, AZ (May 10, 2020) – Injuries were reported after a truck accident on Interstate 10 near Salt River on Sunday afternoon.
According to reports from Phoenix police and fire officials, the accident occurred in the right lanes of I-10 eastbound around 5:30 p.m. and involved one sedan and a large tractor-trailer. Some victims sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene, though Phoenix fire officials said that at least one person was transported to an area hospital.
Further details were not immediately available, but authorities are still investigating the collision at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Injurious Truck Collisions in Arizona
According to authorities with the Arizona Department of Transportation, there were almost 12,500 truck and bus accidents across Arizona in 2012, 97 of which resulted in deaths. Almost 3,000 of these accidents with large vehicles ended in at least one fatality, making this type of collision one of the most serious and dangerous threats that motorists encounter on the road.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in one of these truck accidents, it is a good idea to speak with a truck accident attorney about your options moving forward, especially when possible negligence on the part of a commercial trucking company is at play.
At ELG, our Arizona injury.attorneys have years of experience in helping victims and families in need after truck crashes that occur through no fault of their own. If you’ve been affected by a serious injury crash, you deserve reimbursement for lost wages, medical bills, and severe emotional trauma. Please reach out to us for the help you deserve at (623) 877-3600. Our compassionate, skilled injury attorneys are ready to help you safeguard your legal rights 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.
