Tempe, AZ – Injuries Reported in Truck Accident on SR 143 at I-10
Tempe, AZ (October 6, 2020) – A serious accident involving a semi-truck closed part of southbound State Route 143 at Interstate 10 in Tempe on Tuesday evening and resulted in at least one injured person.
Per reports from the Tempe Police Department, the crash occurred just before 7:00 p.m. Initial reports from the scene indicated that a sedan collided with an 18-wheeler truck around that time. Officers say that more than one vehicle may have been involved in addition to the truck, however, causing the rear-end accident. After the collision, the truck appeared to spin out and was photographed in the middle of the highway.
Local EMTs were at the scene and appeared to treat or transport at least one victim to the hospital. It’s unclear how many victims were injured, and no identifying information about any of those involved has been released at this time.
The accident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.
Injury Truck Crashes in Arizona
Recently, the Arizona Department of Transportation recorded a total of 97 deaths, 2,728 injuries, and 516 incidents of damaged property following 12,500 truck and bus collisions on highways statewide. Oftentimes, the consequences are for those involved in these large truck accidents are especially disastrous.
In fact, almost 1,000 of Arizona’s 2018 motor vehicle crashes ended in death, many of which were caused by large trucks. And the total number of fatalities from these car wrecks numbered more than 1,000. From long-term physical injuries that can leave victims incapacitated to job loss or even death, those involved in accidents with trucks or buses pay a hefty price.
And when victims are involved in accidents with large trucks, they could be facing an uphill battle with insurance companies. But those affected by these sudden, unforeseen, and stressful crashes can seek help from a Phoenix personal injury lawyer, especially when they’ve been involved in a wreck resulting from other drivers’ negligent actions.
ELG’s auto accident attorneys in Arizona have years of experience when it comes to seeking the justice and fair compensation that victims deserve after a crash. 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. Generally, our recommendation is to tell them you will seek out counsel first, then call us at ELG Accident Attorneys.
Our attorneys will gladly review the facts of your case and tailor our advice to match the specific needs of your case. Plus, every consultation is free and there is no obligation to retain us. We won’t cut corners and use intake specialists or a non-attorney to talk or meet with you. At ELG, we guarantee your consultation will be with one of our experienced injury attorneys that only handle accident matters, so you and your family can feel confident and rest assured that we will answer all your questions.
Contact our accident attorneys today at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation. Our team of skilled, knowledgeable lawyers is here to help make your recovery process after a large truck accident as stress-free and smooth as possible.
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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.
