Phoenix, AZ (December 13, 2022) – A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision in west Phoenix on the night of Friday, December 9. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., emergency crews were sent to the scene of the crash on 75th Avenue.
According to information from reports, the accident took place on 75th Avenue near Encanto Boulevard. The motorcyclist was identified as Mario Aguirre, age 22. He was traveling south down 75th Avenue when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver.
The vehicle was turning from 75th Avenue onto West Encanto Boulevard. Police found Aguirre lying in the road unresponsive at the crash scene.
Authorities continue to investigate the details of the accident.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Arizona Motorcycle Accidents
Traffic accidents constantly occur in Arizona. Over 150,000 traffic collisions are reported yearly in the state. These accidents result in injuries for tens of thousands of people and take the lives of thousands more. Motorcyclists are involved in a percentage of these wrecks. Motorcyclists are usually at greater risk for severe and even deadly injuries when they become involved in traffic accidents due to having little to no protection.
If you have recently lost someone you love in a motorcycle crash, you may qualify for financial compensation for the damages and losses you are facing in the aftermath of the accident. Motorcycle collisions in the US are caused by negligent drivers over half of the time, according to recent statistics gathered concerning motorcycle accidents throughout the country.
This means that if your family member was injured or killed in an accident, it is about 50% likely that someone else caused the collision. A wrongful death attorney can help you determine how your loved one’s accident occurred so you can get the financial compensation and justice you deserve.
Losing someone you love in a traffic collision is devastating. We, the Law Offices of Samuel P. Moeller, PLLC, are here to assist you in your financial recovery after you have wrongfully lost someone you love in an accident caused by negligence. You may be able to collect compensation for funeral costs, medical care, lost wages, and many other damages related to the death of your family member.
Contact our law office at 602-903-2905 to speak to a wrongful death lawyer in Phoenix. If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you deserve to be able to grieve peacefully and focus on your family without worrying about money. Call our law office to get started on your wrongful death claim.
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