Phoenix, AZ
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Tue, 01/07/2014A bicyclist was killed when he crossed in front of a vehicle at 28th Avenue and McDowell Road Wednesday night, Phoenix police said.
The car was carrying three adults and two children.
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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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Sun, 01/05/2014Westbound Interstate 40 has reopened east of Kingman following a closure due to a crash.
The crash happened about 10 miles east of the I-40 junction with U.S. Highway 93, about 30 miles east of Kingman, on Monday morning, an Arizona Department of Transportation spokesman said.
Phoenix, AZ
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Fri, 01/03/2014Authorities in Scottsdale say a woman died Saturday after being hit by a car while at a gas pump.
A Scottsdale police spokesman Officer said the accident happened around 1 p.m. at the Costco gas pumps located in the 15200 block of north Hayden Road.
Phoenix, AZ
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Thu, 01/02/2014A 24-year-old woman and two young children were struck by a car in northwest Phoenix early Friday night.
Phoenix said the vehicle hit the woman and 1 and 3-year-old girls at the intersection of 51st and Glenrosa avenues about 4:50 p.m. Friday.
Phoenix, AZ
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Wed, 01/01/2014Glendale Police said a man was hit and killed Thursday night on a busy West Valley roadway.
The victim was found lying in the roadway in the 7500 block of W. Glendale Avenue at around 8 p.m.
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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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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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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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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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.
Phoenix, AZ
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Mon, 12/02/2013A San Tan Valley woman has died of injuries she suffered in a one-car crash Dec. 3.
Phoenix, AZ
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Tue, 12/03/2013A northern Arizona woman was driving down Mingus Mountain near Prescott on Wednesday morning with her sister and two young nieces when it began snowing and she hit a patch of ice.
Phoenix, AZ
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Mon, 12/02/2013The San Francisco Giants say some of the baseball club’s minor league players were injured in a Tuesday morning crash at Scottsdale and Chaparral roads in Scottsdale.