(Peoria, Arizona) A pedestrian crash was reported at around 7 p.m. on October 14th, involving a pedestrian and two other vehicles on 83rd Avenue and Thunder Bird Road leaving one in critical condition.
According to Peoria police, the pedestrians were hospitalized in critical conditions. The two involved vehicle drivers had remained at the scene. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
Legal Analysis on the Thunder Bird Road Crash
In pedestrian accidents, investigators often review the right-of-way laws to determine who was at fault that led to serious injuries. From then on, they may discuss consequences the drivers or pedestrians shall face.
Because the pedestrians were hospitalized for critical injuries and the two drivers who remained at the scene did not sustain injuries and in most cases, the ones that cause a fatal collision, tend to sustain minor to no injuries. It’s possible that both drivers may have been at fault. If the drivers struck the pedestrian, investigators may review A.R.S 28-792. This law requires all drivers to yield to pedestrians at an unmarked or marked intersection.
When discussing serious consequences that the drivers shall face, under A.R.S 28-144 they may have their driving privileges restricted or suspended from 180 days or to a year if the incident caused an injury. Because this collision left one in critical injuries, if the drivers were proven to be at fault, the drivers would likely face this consequence.
Advice to the Pedestrian’s Family
If you are a loved one of the pedestrians, it’s important to receive emotional support from your loved ones while navigating. If you want to learn more about the collision, it is best to contact the Peoria Police Department to answer any questions you may have.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
