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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
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a great Arizona 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, an Arizona 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 an Arizona injury attorney can do to help.
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Phoenix, AZ
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Sat, 04/12/2014A 16-year-old boy has died and four other teens are hospitalized after their car collided with another early Sunday morning, police said.
It happened on Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway near Bianco Road at 12:12 a.m.
Tucson, AZ
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Fri, 04/11/2014A 17-year-old driver was killed in a single-vehicle rollover in Corona de Tucson Saturday.
Phoenix, AZ
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Thu, 04/10/2014A 21-year-old man who was struck while crossing Camelback Road in Scottsdale has died.
Matthew D. Tilton, of Scottsdale, was hit by a blue Toyota about 11:50 p.m. on April 11 near 74th Street, according to a Scottsdale police report.
Yuma, AZ-El Centro, CA
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Sat, 04/05/2014Authorities in Yuma say a Pennsylvania teenager is dead after the car he was riding in crashed into a canal.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sat, 04/05/2014A man who allegedly hit a good Samaritan at the scene of a deadly crash on a Phoenix interstate has been booked on a felony hit-and-run charge.
He's identified as Alberto Lopez-Ruelas.
Phoenix, AZ
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Thu, 04/03/2014A Marana woman was killed and her young son was injured in a crash last Friday near Red Rock.
Tucson, AZ
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Thu, 04/03/2014The Pima County Sheriff's Department is looking for a white sedan that fled an accident where an 8-year-old boy riding a bicycle was struck and injured Thursday evening.
Phoenix, AZ
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Wed, 04/02/2014The driver of a stolen pickup truck that collided with a van carrying a pregnant woman faces second-degree murder and seven other felony charges after the woman's unborn child died early Thursday morning.
Phoenix, AZ
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Wed, 04/02/2014Two teens were killed and three more were airlifted to Phoenix after the vehicle they were in rolled over in Snowflake April 3.
Phoenix, AZ
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Wed, 04/02/2014An experienced female skydiver was killed during a group world-record skydiving attempt when a parachute malfunctioned on Thursday morning in Eloy.
The person was part of a 222-person group trying to break the world record for a "formation jump" about 7:30 a.m.
Tucson, AZ
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Tue, 04/01/2014Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area of East Speedway and Freeman Road tonight, on Tucson's east side, due to a serious three-vehicle accident there.
Phoenix, AZ
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Tue, 04/01/2014A man was in extremely critical condition after he was impaled by a guard rail that almost completely severed a leg early Wednesday morning, said an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sat, 03/29/2014A motorcyclist was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and a police detective was injured after a multi-car crash that closed the Loop 101 Pima Freeway on Sunday.
Tucson, AZ
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Sat, 03/29/2014Five people returning to the Valley from a day trip to Tucson are dead after an overnight collision involving three vehicles occurred along eastbound I-10 north of Picacho Peak, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.
The victims, all from Gilbert, were identified as:
Phoenix, AZ
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Thu, 03/27/2014Three members of a Vernon Hills family on spring break in Arizona died last week, when a car being chased by police struck their vehicle on a highway near the Grand Canyon, authorities in Arizona said.