(I-10, Arizona) On October 6th, shortly after 11 a.m., an I-10 vehicle crash at 43rd Avenue occurred involving three vehicles, killing a 4-year-old boy.
According to investigators, a Dodge Challenger truck struck a slow moving Toyota Corolla. After the Toyota was hit, the vehicle then struck the rear of a Chrysler Pacifica.
The crash left two children injured. A child in the Toyota who was in the back seat was sent to the hospital where he later died. The other child, also in the vehicle, was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Because of the fatal crash, the eastbound I-10 lanes were temporarily shut down while the investigation continued.
Legal Analysis on the I-10 Vehicle Crash
When a collision involves injury or death, investigators often review certain felonies that a driver could be faced with. Investigators also review specific laws that define aggravated assaults and the consequences that the suspect shall face.
Because the Dodge driver struck the Toyota Corolla the driver may have committed a Class 3 Felony, specified under A.R.S 13-1204.
Because the driver killed the 4-year-old boy, the driver has violated A.R.S 13-702 and may face imprisonment of 8.75 years under maximum aggravated.
In regard to the injured child, the driver can also face serious punishments for injuring a child which can give investigators a reason to review A.R.S 1204 (1). This law specifies that causing an injury to another person is considered to be aggravated assault.
Advice to the Child’s Family
If you were related to the child that had died in this collision, we understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one who was young. It’s important to speak with a trusted person about your well-being as that should be your primary focus while navigating a grievous loss. If you are planning to take legal actions, speaking with an experienced attorney who focuses on collisions like this can answer any questions you may have and help you get justice to your loved one.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
