Man Injured in Mesa Truck and Van Collision
Every year, about 1.3 million people are killed globally from motor vehicle crashes, while 20 – 50 million more are seriously injured (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention). In 2009, over 1.4 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. That's less than one percent of the 147 million self-reported episodes of alcohol-impaired driving among U.S. adults each year.
In Arizona, fire fighters pulled a driver from a pickup truck (AZCentral 06/10/2011) after an intersection crash in Mesa between a van and the pickup truck, where the van collided with the pickup truck’s door. The van reportedly ran a red light before hitting the pickup truck that was trying to make a turn at the intersection. The victim was taken to the hospital with broken ribs, while the driver of the van was said to have been impaired.
Driving after drinking or taking drugs whether they are prescribed or illicit is illegal in Arizona and every other state. In Arizona there is a zero tolerance for drugged driving. Every day, lives are lost because of people who drive while under the influence. Therefore, it is important to report any suspected drunk or drugged driver by calling 911.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Arizona accident due to an impaired driver, then you may call our Mesa drunk driving victim lawyers for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222.
