Phoenix, AZ – Victim Sustains Multiple Injuries in Pedestrian Accident on I-17 at Thomas Rd

Phoenix, AZ (March 31, 2022) – Officials responded to the scene when a 32-year-old woman received injuries after she was struck by a car on Sunday, March 27th in Phoenix.

The collision occurred on Interstate 17 at the exit ramp for Thomas Road. According to sources, the woman was hit as she was attempting to cross the roadway.  

The driver of the involved vehicle then fled the scene.   

Upon their arrival, first responders transported the victim to a local hospital with multiple unspecified injuries. No additional information has been provided.

The incident remains under active review.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Arizona

According to Arizona law, pedestrians generally have the right of way. It is the driver’s responsibility to be mindful of their surroundings and keep their eyes on the road. Even if a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, texting, wearing headphones, or is simply not paying attention, drivers are still expected to watch out for them. Pedestrians have a much higher chance of being injured when they come into contact with vehicles so the onus of accountability rests with the driver.

Insurance carriers are well aware of this. They also know that they are obligated to pay for the damages caused by the at-fault driver.

This is why an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer is necessary. While victims are recovering from their injuries, they will have someone on their side who is looking out for their best interests and making sure their rights are not trampled.  

Phoenix Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A pedestrian accident is a traumatizing and terrifying event. In a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, the vehicle always wins. Most Arizona pedestrian accidents are attributed to distracted and negligent drivers. At Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, it is our goal to hold drivers personally and financially liable for the injuries and damages they cause.

When a victim is hurt in a pedestrian accident through no fault of their own, it is essential that they receive sound legal guidance from a dependable Phoenix pedestrian injury lawyer as soon as possible. Most victims learn they have multiple legal avenues available to them for pursuing recovery.

Our empathetic personal injury attorneys in Phoenix have years of experience in holding negligent drivers accountable on our clients’ behalf. We are ready to gently steer you through the legal process and are always on hand to provide effective and up-to-date and effective legal advice.

Our legal team will work diligently to ensure that you are awarded the maximum amount of financial compensation allowed by law. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, contact our Arizona personal injury law firm 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.