Tucson, AZ.– A mother and her 5-year-old daughter were injured when they were struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Tucson on Wednesday morning, according to a report by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
The accident happened at Sandario and Picture Rocks roads on Wednesday, November 26.
According to PCSD, the 46-year-old woman and her daughter were attempting to cross the intersection when they were hit by a car. The victims were transported to a hospital with major injuries and were expected to survive.
The driver remained at the scene and was cited for causing serious injury by moving violation. Impairment was not suspected to have played a role in the accident.
The roadway was shut down as authorities investigated the incident. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the accident.
Traffic and Safety Stats:
Tucson is one of the cities that record a high number of deadly accidents in Arizona. Though Arizona’s overall number of fatalities due to traffic collisions has been on the decline, motorists are urged to be alert especially when traveling on major highways and U.S. Routes. Some of the dangerous roads in Arizona include I-10, US-60, US-93, and I-40. In 2024, Arizona recorded 121,107 traffic accidents, a 1.74% decrease compared to 2023 when state recorded 123,256 accidents, according to AZDOT. In 2024, the number of crash-related fatalities were 1,228, which was 6.12% less than the previous year.
What Legal Steps Can You Take After a Collision?
If you have been injured as a result of an accident in Tucson, visit our car accident lawyer page to find out the important steps you may need to take to get justice.