Phoenix, AZ – DUI Suspected in Crash That Killed Teen, Injured Three at 36th St and Indian School Rd

Phoenix, AZ (March 14, 2022) – One person died and three more were left in critical condition following a serious traffic accident at the intersection of Indian School Road and 36th Street on Sunday, March 13th. 

Phoenix police have since identified the deceased as a 16-year-old from the area.

The accident took place at about 10:00 p.m. when an eastbound Ford Mustang and a Honda Accord making a lefthand turn onto 36th Street collided with one another.  

A 17-year-old and two 16-year-olds were in the Mustang. During the impact, two of the teens were in serious condition after being ejected from the car.

The third died from his injuries. 

The driver of the Honda, a 50-year-old man, crashed into a traffic signal pole. He was transported to a hospital in serious condition.  

Officers said the man displayed signs of alcohol impairment. Possible charges against him have not yet been announced.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Wrongful Deaths in Arizona

No matter how it happens, nothing ever prepares you for the premature death of someone you love. When that death is the result of another person’s negligence, it is that much harder to understand how this could have happened. 

A Phoenix wrongful death attorney can’t undo the heartache of wrongful death, but they can help surviving family members get the compensation they deserve.  

When a victim endures injuries and other damages caused by someone else’s negligence, they are entitled to file a personal injury suit to seek recovery for those damages. In the event that negligence brings about the victim’s death, however, family members will have to file a  claim to ensure recovery for their loss. 

There is no amount of money that will bring back your lost loved one, but our Phoenix personal injury attorneys believe that the financial security provided by a wrongful death case award or settlement can help you rebuild your life and regain some sense of normalcy after an unexpected and preventable death.

Phoenix Wrongful Death Lawyers

At Saavedra Law Firm, PLC., our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to their client’s recovery and economic stability. When you lose a family member in a preventable accident, we work hard to hold the offender responsible and get the justice you deserve. 

In order for your claim to be successful, it is essential that you hire a Phoenix wrongful death attorney that is committed to assisting and advising you every step of the way. 

Our fatal car accident lawyers in Phoenix are result-oriented. We make it our prerogative to be there when our clients need us, to answer any questions they have, steer them away from common mistakes, and navigate the legal barriers that often occur during the claims process.

If your loved one died in a car accident, contact our Arizona personal injury attorneys to schedule a free and confidential case review with a member of our legal team as soon as possible.

Note: Our writer used outside sources in the creation of this post. These sources include local news reports, local and state police incident reports, social media outlets, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Arizona. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident. If you find any information that is not correct, contact Saavedra Law Firm, PLC as soon as possible so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request. 

Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. If you have been injured in an accident, seek the help of a medical professional. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.