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(USGovernment-News.Com, May 24, 2013 ) Tucson, AZ – Early Thursday morning a 64-year-old man on a bicycle was struck by a car traveling east on Irvington Road. The driver fled the scene of the accident and police were immediately called to the scene. When police arrived the bicyclist was pronounced dead.
Witnesses provided a description of the vehicle and deputies found it hours later along with a suspect who has been arrested and is facing second degree murder charges as well as leaving the scene of a fatal accident. It is suspected that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the collision and may have run a red light and struck the elderly man.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, in 2011, more than 1,900 pedacyclist crashes were reported throughout the state and more than 20 were fatal. Additionally, cyclists between the ages of 45 and 64 were the most frequently involved age group in bicycle accidents. The number of pedacyclists involved in fatal accidents actually grew between 2010 and 2011.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicyclist or pedestrian accident, the victim may be entitled to compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and more. An experienced Phoenix personal injury attorney can help you determine if you may be eligible to make a claim.
For more information on auto collisions and to discover what your legal rights may be, visit www.phillipslaw.com.
About Phillips Law Group A well-respected name in personal injury law, Phillips Law Group is committed to helping those who have been injured by the actions of another in the state of Arizona. The personal injury attorneys at Phillips Law Group have a wealth of knowledge and experience in auto injury claims, premises liability, dangerous drug litigation, medical malpractice and product liability claims.
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