Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Speeding Collision near 7th Street
PHOENIX, AZ (September 7, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, one rider sustained injuries in a pursuit crash on Interstate 10. Officers responded around 12:50 a.m., near 7th Street on August 16th. Per reports, an officer attempted to perform a traffic stop on two speeding motorcyclists when one of the riders sped off. The pursuit then came to a stop near 7th Street when the rider was struck by a white pickup truck. Paramedics arrived and transported one of the riders to Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center for further treatment. In addition, the rider was described as a man in his 20s. Meanwhile, crews blocked the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. No other information was released by the investigators, and the crash is still under investigation. It is a law enforcement officer’s duty to conduct traffic stops to serve and protect the community. It could be a stressful situation for both the driver and the officer, and it is important to remain calm when an officer is attempting to pull you over. Find the nearest and safest area to pull over and then park your car. Stay in the vehicle until the officer gives you further instructions.If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident due to a reckless or irresponsible driver, then contact Sweet James. It is their goal to provide you and your loved one with the highest quality of legal representation. Their team is dedicated to helping you and your loved one win cases dealing with personal injury or wrongful death. Their expert attorneys will fight for justice that you and your loved one rightly deserve. Call them now at 1-800-900-0000 for your free case consultation. For more accident news, click here.
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