The Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. was sorry to hear about one man’s death after a rear-end collision on January 3. The accident occurred near the intersection of East Roger Road and North First Avenue, according to news reports by Fox 10, when a 63-year-old man rear-ended the car of a 51-year-old woman. He was taken to a hospital where he died. Our condolences go out to the man’s family at this difficult time.
What Caused This Tucson Car Accident?
As car accident lawyers, we know that rear-end collisions can be very dangerous and even deadly, as is the case in this Tucson fatal car crash. Police are unsure about what caused the crash, although we have seen many cases caused by cars that stop too suddenly, cars that stop at green lights instead of proceeding straight through, and more.
Tucson Car Accident Statistics
There were nearly 10,000 Tucson car accidents in 2010. Rear-end crashes accounted for 40,371 crashes in Arizona in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Drivers who followed too closely caused 5,520 crashes in 2010.
Tucson Car Accident Tips
Here are some tips to avoid car accidents:
- Avoid following too closely;
- Avoid driving while distracted;
- Be aware of traffic signals and proceed accordingly;
- Indicate your intentions with turn signals and brake lights;
- If you are stranded, turn on your hazard signals immediately to warn other cars you are at a stop;
- Make sure your turn signals and lights are all in good working order; and
- Never drive drunk.
Contact a Tucson Wrongful Death Attorney
The Tucson wrongful death attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. have been handling wrongful death claims for years. We know that even when drivers obey all safety and traffic rules, they can still be injured or killed in accidents. We work to represent families of victims killed in car accidents when other drivers are at fault. We investigate to determine exactly what happened by talking to police and witnesses, reviewing any accident footage that may have been captured by nearby security cameras and more, and then work to obtain a settlement for the family. Contact us today for a free consultation.
