St. Johns, AZ – Injury Accident Closes US 191 Near Sanders & St. Johns
St. Johns, AZ (August 3, 2019) – An injury wreck on Saturday evening, August 3rd, closed US 191 between St. Johns and Sanders.
According to officials on the scene, multiple vehicles collided in the northbound lanes of US 191, also known as AZ-61, around 7:08 p.m. Police and fire rescue units responded to the injury crash, which closed all lanes of traffic for more than an hour. First responders assisted the injured victims and worked to determine the cause of the collision, located about 11 miles north of St. Johns at milepost 327. However, the drivers’ information and their current conditions have not been released at this time.
Injury Crashes in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Transportation released recent information that showed that nearly 55,000 accidents and more than 35,000 accident injuries occurred across the state in 2018, part of a year-over-year increase in crashes since 2015. More than half of these serious crashes involved multiple injuries and several vehicles.
From medical expenses to critical long-term injuries and even job loss or death can occur after a wreck, victims and families can deal with devastating consequences after a wreck. But they can contact a Phoenix accident lawyer for help, and in some cases, seek fair compensation and the justice they deserve from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Our car accident attorneys at ELG Law have years of experience advocating for victims and their families. Even minor collisions can cause stress, hassle, and emotional or physical harm in the long term. Contact our skilled auto accident lawyers at (623) 562-3838 to schedule your free, no-hassle consultation today and learn more about your options.
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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.
