Phoenix Man Becomes Victim of Hit and Run After Lying on Road
Hit and run accidents have become prevalent in the United States. In 2003, the NHTSA released data revealing 15 to 19 percent of pedestrian crashes were cases of hit and run. As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we understand how important it is for the victims of hit and run drivers to fight for justice.
A couple of days ago, another pedestrian death was recorded by the Phoenix Police Department in what seems to be an uncommon kind of traffic accident. KPHO reports that a man in his thirties, as described by the police, was crossing 16th Street just north of Baseline Road when an SUV hit almost him (12/19/10). The police report says the man then laid down on the street and got run over by a gold sedan, causing his untimely death. Authorities are still looking for the driver of the second vehicle. If you have any information that may help in identifying this hit and run driver, please call our anonymous hit and run tipline:
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This recent hit and run driver will most likely face serious legal consequences. A lot of factors could have attributed to the accident. Although the man obviously should not have laid down on the street, the driver might also have been distracted, resulting in not being able to see the victim or perhaps the driver was speeding and therefore not able to stop or maneuver in time.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a hit and run or pedestrian accident, don’t hesitate to call us at (480) 753-4534 for a free consultation.
