Phoenix, AZ – One Killed, One Injured in Head-On Crash on 31st Ave

Phoenix, AZ (June 06, 2022) – On Wednesday, June 1st, one person was killed and another injured during a wrong-way crash in Phoenix. 

The accident took place at about 4:15 a.m. in the area of Northern Avenue and 31st Avenue.  

An investigation determined that an SUV traveling eastbound crossed over the centerline and collided head-first with an oncoming sedan. 

Both of the drivers sustained significant injuries and were transferred to a local hospital.

The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead on arrival due to the severity of their injuries. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification. 

No additional information has been made available.

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

Causes of Head-On Collisions in Arizona

A publication issued by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration states that head-on collisions account for nearly 10% of all vehicle accidents in metropolitan areas and close to 15% in more rural locations. Head-on accidents occur more frequently in rural settings because the roadways tend to be more narrow and poorly lit. 

The leading sources of head-on collisions in Arizona include:

• Drivers who are under the influence
• Drivers who disregard the speed limit
• Drivers who are not paying attention
• Drivers who are overly tired
• Driver error
• Vehicle defects/Faulty car parts
• Improper vehicle maintenance

In Arizona, someone who is injured in a car accident for which they are not at fault is entitled to pursue economic recovery for their losses from the liable driver. Being awarded full compensation, however, will require you to provide compelling evidence of their negligence. 

An experienced car accident lawyer in Arizona will know the most efficient way to build a strong claim for full recovery if you or a family member is injured.

If you were hurt in a head-on car crash, contact our Arizona victim injury attorneys to schedule a free case review with a member of our law firm right away.

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.