Phoenix, AZ – Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash at Seventh Ave & Greenway Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ (February 3, 2020) – A motorcyclist is in the hospital after a crash at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Greenway Parkway on Sunday afternoon.
According to officers from the Phoenix Police Department, the 60-year-old man driving a motorcycle lost control after another car collided with him as he approached Seventh Avenue. He suffered serious injuries and, per reports from the Phoenix Police Department, was still in the hospital on Monday morning. His prognosis was not immediately available. The other driver stayed on the scene and appeared to cooperate with officers, but the cause of the crash remains unknown.
No further information has been released, but the accident remains under investigation at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Injurious Motorcycle Accidents in Arizona
In Arizona, motorcycle wrecks are on the rise and have accounted for a sizable percentage of traffic fatalities over the past several years. Furthermore, according to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle accidents have more than doubled in the past 25 years nationwide. Across the country, crash statistics show that one in seven deaths on the road occurred on a motorcycle.
Due to the nature of these wrecks, unfortunate consequences plague victims after a motorcycle accident. From long-term physical issues and medical bills to job loss or even death, victims and families are left to cope with devastating circumstances. But the victims and their families affected by these injurious wrecks can contact a Phoenix accident lawyer for help. In some cases, a skilled lawyer can help victims get justice and a fair settlement to compensate for their damages from a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit.
Our motorcycle accident attorneys at ELG Law have years of experience advocating for victims and their families after motorcycle crashes. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck that occurred through no fault of your own, contact our crash lawyers at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free consultation 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.
