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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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Most recent accident reports
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 12/29/2013A man standing on the sidewalk waiting to cross the street was struck and killed by an SUV spinning out of control from a two-car crash, police said.
A car traveling westbound on Greenway tried to turn left onto 29th Street and hit the SUV that was heading eastbound, officers said.
Phoenix, AZ
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Thu, 12/26/2013Four people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Goodyear police officer.
Police said two women and two men were hurt in the collision Friday afternoon at the intersection of Litchfield and Van Buren. They are expected to be OK.
The officer was not hurt.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 12/22/2013A Marana woman on her way to see her family in California for Christmas is dead after a rollover accident outside Phoenix.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sat, 12/21/2013A 27-year-old man was hit and killed at Bell Road and 19th Avenue early Sunday morning, police said.
The Phoenix Police Department said the man was walking across Bell Road northbound in the cross walk against the "Don't Walk" signal, when he was hit by a 1993 Lincoln Mark 8.
Phoenix, AZ
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Tue, 12/17/2013A 28-year-old man is dead after he was ejected from his car early Wednesday morning in Phoenix.
The man was driving a sedan east on Tierra Buena Lane, just north of Greenway Road, at 47th Avenue when he lost control, hit a cemented mailbox and tree stump and the car rolled, said Phoenix police.
Phoenix, AZ
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Tue, 12/17/2013Phoenix police are looking for an ATV rider who fled the scene of a fatal dirt bike accident in Phoenix on Tuesday.
The vehicles collided in the desert near the 25,000 block of North 57th Street around 5 p.m.
Phoenix, AZ
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Mon, 12/16/2013A teenage boy was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a Chandler street on Monday evening, officials said.
Phoenix, AZ
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Mon, 12/16/2013Christopher M. Sampson was struck and killed Tuesday evening on eastbound U.S. 60 in Mesa, authorities said.
The collision occurred at 6:40 p.m. near Dobson Road, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The circumstances of the crash were not immediately available.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 12/15/2013One person was killed after a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office vehicle collided with a car in the west Valley Monday afternoon, Glendale police said.
The victim, a civilian, was identified as John Edward Harding, 63, of Glendale.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 12/15/2013Two North Carolina residents visiting the Valley for the holidays were killed and four others treated for injuries after a three-vehicle collision in Glendale on Sunday afternoon.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sat, 12/14/2013One person was killed just after midnight Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 17, officials said.
A small passenger car and a large truck collided about 12:15 a.m. on southbound I-17 at Dixileta Road, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Phoenix, AZ
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Fri, 12/13/2013A woman in her 20s was killed in a hit-and-run at 19th Avenue and Baseline Road around 8 p.m. on Saturday, according to officials.
The intersection is closed until further notice as Phoenix police investigate the scene, the Phoenix police said.
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM
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Thu, 12/12/2013Westbound Interstate 40 is closed about 30 miles west of the Arizona-New Mexico line due to a truck accident Friday morning.
The Arizona Department of Transportation says travelers should expect an extended closure at Chambers and I-40′s junction with U.S. 191.
Phoenix, AZ
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Thu, 12/12/2013A two-vehicle crash in Gilbert resulted in two children being flown to a hospital with undetermined injuries, a Gilbert police spokesman said.
The crash happened at the intersection of Cooper Road and Houston Avenue just before 8 a.m.
Phoenix, AZ
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Sun, 12/08/2013A motorcyclist died and another was taken to a hospital following a wreck near 107th Avenue and Van Buren Road that will cause heavy traffic delays throughout rush hour Monday morning, officials said.