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Phoenix - The largest state capital and hottest city in the US
Not only is Phoenix the largest state capital in the country, but it ranks 6th on the list of most populous cities as well. One of the hottest city's main draws is surprisingly its climate; Phoenix boasts more annual sunshine than any other major metropolitan area in the country, and has incredibly pleasant winters that usually only have 1 day below freezing per year. On the other hand, some may be dissuaded by the scorching triple-digit summer temperatures are the standard for about four months of the year.
Major Phoenix Roadways
- I-10, cuts through the center of Phoenix and leads to Los Angeles, CA to the west, and Tuscon to the southeast.
- I-17, starts in Phoenix and leads north directly to Flagstaff.
- State Route 101, circles most of the city of Phoenix
- U.S. Route 60, passes through Phoenix and continues east across the southern states
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- Phoenix aircraft accidents
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Looking for a hurt loved-one? These are the main hospitals in the Phoenix area:
- Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Banner Health
- Mayo Clinic Hospital
Grief support and other helpful groups
- Hospice of the Valley
- Griefnet.org Online Grief Support
- ADOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Arizona
Where to find legal assistance after a Phoenix injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a great Phoenix personal injury attorney who understands the legal standards and practices, who knows how insurance policies function, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else, a Phoenix wrongful death lawyer can launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Phoenix injury attorney can do to help.
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Most recent accident reports
Two trucks collided head-on at 46th Avenue and Thomas Road, sending five people to the hospital including a 14-year-old. Thie condition is listed as extremely critical, but no more information is given.
Just before 2 a.m., a Toyota SUV and a Ford SUV collided at 67th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The driver of the Toyota was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Two people were riding in a car on Deer Valley Road at Interstate 17 when the vehicle left the road and crashed. The two men were ejected from the vehicle during the crash. When emergency crews arrived they found the car on fire.
Doreen L. Romero Ford was driving her GMC pickup on Bullhead Parkway around 3:45 p.m. when she lost control of the vehicle and it crossed the centerline.The vehicle began to roll, and the woman was ejected.
Three men were riding in a speeding pickup on 91st Avenue when the driver swerved to avoid hitting another vehicle. The truck left the road, landing upside down in the nearby canal.
1 person killed in fiery car–semi crash on State Route 347 at Maricopa Road outside Phoenix, Arizona
The accident occurred Thursday morning on State Route 347 at Maricopa Road on the southern outskirts of the Phoenix metro area, when a truck and a car collided. Few details are available at this time; check back for updates.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist recieved life-threatening injuries after rear-ending a pick-up truck on CArefree Highway at around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
A motorcyclist drove through the garage of a home in the 16000 block of West Caribbean Lane at around 11 a.m. in Surprise. The driver was hospitalized, but the extent of his injuries has not been released. No one inside the home was hurt.
A pedestrian was struck t about 2 p.m. near Central Avenue and Thomas Road. He was transported to an area hospital with injuries that proved to be fatal. Light rail service in the area was delayed due to the accident.
A collision occured at about 9:30 a.m. when a cement truck collided with another vehicle near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in Phoenix. The wreck left a man trapped under a cement truck in extremely critical condition.