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Arizona - Geological Wonders
When most people think of Arizona, the first thing that comes to mind is probably "desert", which is certainly not wrong given that the state is the fourth driest in the nation. However, while the capital and largest city of the state, Phoenix, is within a hot desert climate as expected, the northern portions of the state are wetter and quite mountainous. Just take a two hour drive north from Phoenix, the hottest city in the country, and you'll find yourself in the town of Flagstaff, which receives about 100 inches of snow per year on average and is one of the snowiest places in the country! But Arizona is still more than just deserts and mountains; it's a geologist's dream. The state's biggest claim to fame is the Grand Canyon, which is widely considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, though no official list exists. The deep and expansive canyon exhibits miles upon miles of exposed rock layers, making it the perfect site for geologic research and an extremely popular tourist destination. Between the draw of the Grand Canyon and its position between the two most populous states of California and Texas, Arizona sees a significant amount of traffic on their interstate highways, which include:
- I-8, which splits off from I-10 south of Phoenix and continues west though Yuma and eventually to San Diego, CA.
- I-10, which runs from southeastern Arizona through Tuscon and Phoenix and continues west to Los Angeles.
- I-17, connects Phoenix and Flagstaff.
- I-19, goes south from Tuscon to the USA-Mexico border and town of Nogales.
- I-40, runs east-west across the state, passing through Flagstaff. Leads to Albuquerque, NM going east, and Bakersfield, CA to the west.
Find accidents in Arizona by area
- Phoenix accidents - The largest city and state capital. With a population of about 1,500,000, it's the most populous state capital in the country and the location of most accidents in Arizona.
- Tucson accidents - The second largest city in the state; its population is around 500,000. Geologists and hobbyists come from around the world each year for the famous Tucson Gem & Mineral Show.
- Yuma accidents - In the southwestern most corner of the state, right at the California-Arizona and USA-Mexico borders.
Where to find legal assistance after an Arizona injury accident
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A suspected drunken driver is in custody after police said he struck and killed a pedestrian crossing a Phoenix roadway mid-block and then sped away.
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A South Carolina man and a teenager were killed in a plane crash near Page, AZ.
The pilot has been identified as Mike Trotter, 47, and the passenger is Dakota Jacks. Jacks was a family friend.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix police have identified the bicyclist who died Saturday after crashing into a semi-truck.
Phoenix, AZ
A bicyclist is dead after the man fell into a Phoenix roadway and struck the side of a tractor-trailer Saturday afternoon.
The victim, Rubin Pina Herrera, 57, was on a sidewalk near Buckeye Road and 24th Avenue at around 4 p.m.
Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix man is dead after his SUV was rear ended by another vehicle overnight in Phoenix.
Police spokesman Officer James Holmes said 47-year-old Christopher James Kutcher died after the SUV he was driving was hit from behind by a drunk driver.
Phoenix, AZ
The Maricopa County Sheriff's office has identified two people killed in a one-vehicle crash near Tonopah.
The victims were 35-year-old Laura Roberts and 41-year-old Justin Burts.
Phoenix, AZ
A 58-year-old man has died after he allegedly rolled through a stop sign at North 35th Avenue and collided with another vehicle.
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NEW RIVER, AZ (CBS5) -
Police say five people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in New River early Friday afternoon.
The crash, involving a truck that landed on its side, happened about 2 p.m. near 15th Avenue and New River Road.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix police say a woman whose body was found in a street early Thursday morning was killed in a hit-and-run collision.
The body of 49-year-old Patricia Anne Herrera was found in the road at 28th Avenue and Thomas Road by a citizen about 2 a.m., said Phoenix Police Sgt. Steve Martos.