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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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Wed, 01/29/2014Two people were trapped, four were hurt and two escaped injury in a multi-car accident in Scottsdale Thursday afternoon.
The cause of the crash at Northsight Boulevard and Butherus Road is still under investigation, said a Capt. of the Scottsdale Fire Department.
Tucson, AZ
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Tue, 01/28/2014A possibly injured motorcyclist is missing following an accident that closed eastbound Interstate 10 in southern Arizona for much of the night.
Eastbound lanes were closed near Marana about 10 p.m. Wednesday and reopened about 4 a.m. Thursday. Westbound lanes weren’t affected.
Phoenix, AZ
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Mon, 01/27/2014A man is in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident in Phoenix.
Darren Darnelle Hanson, 21, called police about 35 minutes after Tuesday night's accident and turned himself in, officers said.
Hanson is being held on suspicion of leaving the scene of a fatal collision.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 01/26/2014Fire crews were forced to amputate a man’s arm that was caught in a conveyor belt during a workplace accident in Laveen, officials said Monday.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 01/26/2014Two people were injured during a hit-and-run collision early Monday morning in Tempe that led to the arrest of one suspect, according to Tempe police.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 01/26/2014Officials say a medical emergency may have played a role when a 55-year-old Phoenix woman ran over her adult daughter with a car Monday evening.
Police are still investigating the cause of the accident that pinned a 37-year-old woman under a vehicle near 35th Avenue and Bell Road.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sat, 01/25/2014A 7-year-old Mesa girl was hospitalized with severe head injuries after the all-terrain vehicle she was driving crashed into a block wall Sunday afternoon.
Mesa police said the crash happened about 3:40 p.m. in the area of Broadway Road and Longmore.
Phoenix, AZ
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Fri, 01/24/2014Mesa police said a man accused of driving under the influence tried to plow his vehicle into an officer during an hour-long chase in which he blew through several traffic signals and drove into oncoming traffic, officials said.
Phoenix, AZ
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Fri, 01/24/2014Phoenix police have identified the woman investigators believe fatally struck her boyfriend with her vehicle while he was walking along the road, officials said.
Phoenix, AZ
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Wed, 01/22/2014A 25-year-old man from Los Angeles is facing multiple counts of felony endangerment, assault and aggravated assault after attempting to take the wheel of a Greyhound bus en route from Los Angeles to Dallas early today, causing a crash that injured two dozen people, authorities said.
Phoenix, AZ
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Tue, 01/21/2014The driver of a school bus is dead after the bus crashed through a brick wall Wednesday morning, according to a Phoenix Police Department spokesman.
Phoenix, AZ
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Mon, 01/20/2014A motorcyclist was killed in a fiery chain-reaction crash that closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 17 at Thomas Road through the evening rush hour Monday.
A DPS spokesman Officer said the accident happened around 3 p.m. and the freeway re-opened about 9 p.m.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 01/19/2014A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed early Monday after a truck struck him as he was crossing a street in Glendale, authorities said.
Phoenix, AZ
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Fri, 01/17/2014There were some scary moments at a Phoenix intersection Saturday evening when a vehicle crashed into a bike rider.
It happened at Seventh Street and Pima just south of Buckeye Road at about 6:30 p.m.
Police said the bicyclist did not have the right of way.
Phoenix, AZ
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Fri, 01/17/2014Tempe police have arrested a woman after she hit a pedestrian and caused a chain of car collisions in a Walmart parking lot.
Authorities say the female pedestrian is recovering for serious, non-life-threatening injuries after she was hit by 31-year-old Christy Kupper's vehicle Friday.