Phoenix firefighters responded to a multi-vehicle car crash at the intersection of 40th Street and McDowell Road around 8:00 p.m. on May 3rd. The collision included a bus and two passenger vehicles. One of the smaller vehicles flipped over onto its roof during the crash.
Four people were originally reported to be in critical condition after suffering catastrophic injuries. Phoenix Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Maggie Cox
later clarified that the 3-week-old girl, 19 and 26-year-old women, and a 22-year-old man involved in the Phoenix multi-vehicle crash did not suffer life-threatening injuries. Each was treated at the scene of the accident prior to being transported for medical care.
According to Sgt. Maggie Cox, the accident was a result of one vehicle failing to yield while making a left turn. In turn, that driver hit another vehicle which then struck the city bus that was at a stoplight.
Phoenix Left-Turn Car Accidents
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) states that left-turns are one of the leading causes of car accidents. Furthermore, the NHTSA estimates that almost half of the six-million auto accidents that occur each year are “intersection-related” with the majority of these accidents involving left turns.
Our legal team has in fact handled hundreds of left-turn auto accident lawsuits in Phoenix alone. As such, we know how devastating these types of accidents can be and how quickly medical expenses can pile up. We also know how challenging left-turn accidents can be to prove fault and establish who is liable for damages.
If you should find yourself involved in a Phoenix multi-vehicle crash, please contact us 24/7 for a free consultation. Our caring staff is available around to clock–we might even be able to help you get immediate medical care without any upfront costs.
Ultimately, we are here to serve the needs of the injured–to include providing the most valuable non-legal service possible, carrying the emotional burden of our clients so that they can focus on recovery.
We wish all parties involved in the May 3rd accident good health and a fast recovery.