1 Killed in Phoenix Car Accident on Interstate 17 near Happy Valley Road
Phoenix, Arizona (October 8, 2022) – A semi-truck driver died after being struck by a car in Phoenix on Friday morning.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the fatal collision happened on Interstate 17 Freeway near Happy Valley Road.
The driver had pulled off to the side of the freeway when he was struck by a passing pickup truck. Authorities believe the driver had stopped to secure his load when he was struck.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The name of the deceased man has not yet been released pending notification of the next of kin.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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Drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and even pedestrians are reminded to use the road responsibly. Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs”.
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving-related traffic collisions.
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