Yesterday in the early afternoon, authorities responded to a fatal accident involving four vehicles, two of which were commercial vehicles. Arizona Highway Patrol closed Grand Avenue temporarily while they sorted out the scene.
The driver of the Penske Truck, Dewey Sigler, collided with a Toyota which then pushed the two vehicles into a Nissan Altima and then a semi collided with the Penske truck.
The initial collision injured two passengers in the Toyota, and unfortunately the driver of the Altima would be killed due to the impact.
The other two drivers were okay besides very minor injuries and afterwards Mr. Sigler would be arrested after being accused of manslaughter.
Investigators are looking into whether or not Mr. Sigler was driving under the influence and they will release statements as details emerge.
Statistics
Of the 11,945,058 accidents reported by the U.S Department of Transportation, there were 2,494,000 injuries and 23,107 fatalities in 2019 that involved regular passenger vehicles and different sized semi trucks.
These numbers are astronomically high, so next time you are on the road be sure to drive safely.
Things to Remember
Accidents happen every hour of every day and it’s incredibly important for people to really understand their legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to accidents. For example, if something was to cause you a wreck where you got injured, and it’s proven to not be your fault, then whatever caused your accident would be liable.
In order to recover with less stress after an accident it is important to understand your legal rights and entitlements. Contact the Accident Injury Legal Center to find an attorney that is qualified for your case. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, You can contact the Accident Injury Legal Center to find out your legal rights.
Call the Accident Injury Legal Center at 866-399-2373.
Resource
Corrado, B. (2022, April 5). Penske truck driver arrested, accused of manslaughter in surprise crash on Grand Avenue. FOX 10 Phoenix. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/penske-truck-driver-arrested-accused-of-manslaughter-in-surprise-crash-on-grand-avenue Volpe Center. (2021). National Transportation Statistics 2021. US Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.bts.gov/sites/bts.dot.gov/files/2021-12/NTS-50th-complete-11-30-2021.pdf
Volpe Center. (2021). National Transportation Statistics 2021. US Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.bts.gov/sites/bts.dot.gov/files/2021-12/NTS-50th-complete-11-30-2021.pdf