Tucson, AZ (May 23, 2020) – Just after 1 a.m., on May 22, authorities were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on W Irvington Road.

Reports show that a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection with Cardinal Avenue. The man suffered fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

At the time, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the cause of the crash.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the man who lost his life in this accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Arizona

Despite the fact that pedestrian accidents account for only 1.39% of accidents in our state, the number of fatal pedestrian incidents increased by around 63% between 2014 to 2018. Now, more than 250 pedestrians lose their lives in auto accidents throughout Arizona each year in these preventable collisions. When victims lose their lives in accidents, due to the negligence of other drivers, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Arizona as soon as possible.

Our Arizona pedestrian accident attorneys at Rockafellow Law Firm strive to help families recover after losing loved ones in motor vehicle accidents Our attorneys are dedicated to providing proven and trusted legal representation to ensure wrongdoers are held accountable and families get the justice and compensation they need and deserve. Contact our personal injury law firm in Tucson at (520) 334-1354 to discuss legal options available for you.

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