As Wickenburg pedestrian accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear about the death of one man after he was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. The pedestrian accident happened at U.S. 93 at milepost 194.4, according to a news report in AZ Central. The highway was closed down for several hours as police investigated. Our thoughts and prayers are with the man’s family at this time.
Causes of This Wickenburg Pedestrian Accident
Police are unsure of what caused this Wickenburg pedestrian accident. As Wickenburg pedestrian accident lawyers, we often see pedestrian accidents caused by distracted drivers. It is possible that because this tractor-trailer was so large, the driver didn’t see the pedestrian.
Wickenburg Pedestrian Accident Statistics
There were no fatal Wickenburg pedestrian accidents in 2008, according to City-Data.com. However, there were 1,449 pedestrian accidents in Arizona in 2010, leaving 155 dead and 1,236 injured. This number is up from the year before when 122 people were killed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The majority of pedestrian accidents occurred in daylight when pedestrians were crossing the road or walking with traffic.
Arizona Pedestrian Accident Law
Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are crossing the road in a designated crosswalk, according to ARS 28-792. According to 28-794, drivers must exercise due care when they notice a pedestrian in the roadway. This includes honking the horn and slowing down or stopping.
Contact a Wickenburg Truck Accident Wrongful Death Attorney
When victims are killed in fatal Wickenburg truck accidents, it takes an experienced Wickenburg truck accident wrongful death attorney to investigate and gather facts to use against the at-fault driver. The Husband and Wife Law Team works hard to study the scene of the pedestrian accident, talk to witnesses and police, and build a case against the at-fault party. We then work to obtain a settlement for the victim’s family that covers funeral costs and future lost wages. Contact us today for a free consultation.
