Several People Injured In Phoenix Car Accident Involving Drunk Driver On Interstate 10
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 1, 2022) – Several people including an Arizona trooper were injured in an East Phoenix DUI car accident on Interstate 10.
Maricopa County officials are saying that the accident took place on the eastbound lanes of the freeway. A state trooper was investigating a previous collision when their vehicle was rear-ended.
The force of the impact injured a woman, two children and the state trooper. The woman that caused the accident was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Liability In Phoenix DUI Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in collisions with drunk drivers. According to the NHTSA, “Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019.” Even small amounts of alcohol below the legal limit can impair drivers in the following ways.
- Loss of motor control
- Delayed reaction times
- Trouble staying in lanes
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers may not operate their vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Commercial drivers must not operate a vehicle with a BAC of 0.04% or higher. If a driver rear-ends another vehicle while intoxicated, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any DUI car accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be reviewed.
Any person that is injured in a DUI collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A car accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Arizona Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the people injured in this Phoenix collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Phoenix car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
