Zanes Law In The News

• 27 Mar 2020

  Police Prepare To Implement Stay-At-Home Orders In Arizona

  As social distancing increases to prevent the spread of Covid-19, law enforcement must take extra precautions when interacting with the public. ABC 15 in Phoenix reports that the Phoenix Police Department posted a video on its YouTube channel of  Chief Jeri Williams outlining some of the safety measures that
• 26 Mar 2020

  A Passenger Suffering From Gunshot Wounds Was Involved In A Rollover Crash

  When a loved one is sick or hurt, it’s only natural to do all that we can to get them help and to get it fast.  Emergencies can cause some people to take unnecessary risks and can turn a bad situation into an even worse one. The AZ Family reports that may have been what happened in the early hours of Mo
• 25 Mar 2020

  A Tanker Explodes Off Of Interstate 40, The Fire Lasting Into The Morning Hours

  A fiery crash involving a tanker truck in Flagstaff along Interstate 40 last week has left one person injured. In an article appearing in the Arizona Sun, the accident happened on Tuesday, March 17th, at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Butler Avenue near the Interstate 40 bridge. Eyewitnesses to the crash to
• 24 Mar 2020

  Details About A Crash That Injured A Motorcyclist And Its Passenger Remain Unclear

  Perhaps more than any other form of transportation, motorcycles can offer one of the most exciting and intimate ways to see the beauty of the open road.  However, motorcyclists and their passengers also face more hazards of the road than other motorists do. Because they are more exposed and with less protect
• 23 Mar 2020

  A Good Samaritan Was Injured In A Complex, Multi-Vehicle Accident

  A woman who attempted to be a Good Samaritan and assist a motorcyclist who had been injured in a crash found her self in an accident where she sustained serious injuries. AZ Central reported on its website that the accident happened on Monday, March 16th, along Interstate 10 near Buckeye Road.  According
• 20 Mar 2020

  One Passenger Died And The Two Drivers Were Injured A Multi-Vehicle Accident

  One person was killed, and two others were injured last week in a sudden, three-vehicle crash in Phoenix. ABC 15 in Phoenix reported on its website that the crash happened at the intersection of Dunlap Avenue and 7th Street on Wednesday, March 11th, at approximately 5:00 P.M.  At current, no information h
• 19 Mar 2020

  Studies Show That While Biking to Work Is Healthy, Its Also Not Safe

  Everyone is looking for ways to become more healthy.   Many believe that a way to embrace good health is by walking or biking more and driving less.  However, according to a recent study conducted in the UK, it may actually be more dangerous to bicycle to work than to drive. The AZ Family recently report
• 18 Mar 2020

  A Young Man Was Injured In A Construction Site Accident. Details Have Not Been Released Yet.

  While workplace accidents are far less common than they were in days prior to the industrial revolution, they can still happen.  Even when an employer and all of their workers take every precaution that is expected of them by federal programs like the Occupational Safety Health Administration, accidents can
• 17 Mar 2020

  Arizona Natives On Vacation And A Florida Driver Were Killed In A Sudden Accident, Killing Three.

  It is important to remain diligent while driving on the road. An accident can happen anytime and anywhere, even when you are away from home and on vacation. That seems to have been what happened in a sudden, fatal crash near Ft. Meyers, Florida, that occurred on Monday morning, killing three people. Two of th
• 16 Mar 2020

  Two Motorcyclists Are In Serious Condition After A Dangerous Crash

  Riding a motorcycle can be a fantastic way to enjoy our beautiful Arizona roads and highways. Being out in the open air can make you feel more connected to the sights and experiences around you. However, motorcyclists are also exposed to the hazards of the road.  It's essential to wear protective gear such a
• 13 Mar 2020

  A Passenger Died In A Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident

  A fatal and sudden chain-reaction crash involving three vehicles that happened on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the crash has left one person dead and two others hurt. According to the report appearing on the AZ Family website, at approximately 5:00 P.M., a white sedan was heading southbound on Seventh Street.
• 12 Mar 2020

  A Man With An Outstanding Warrant Fled The Scene Of An Accident, Leaving His Young, Injured Son Behind.

  A man who is awaiting a pre-trial hearing later this month is now facing an additional felony charge after fleeing the scene of an accident on Tuesday. According to the story reported on the AZ Family website,  54-year-old Frank Loomis of Phoenix was driving his vehicle when he ran a red light at the inte
• 11 Mar 2020

  A Driver Turns Himself In After A Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

  Phoenix Police officers have found and arrested the suspect who is believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash in Phoenix earlier this month. The AZ Family reported on its website that  Christepher Marion Crawford, 23, was arrested for having struck an unidentified pedestrian on Tuesday, March 3
• 10 Mar 2020

  A Teenager’s Legs Were Crushed In a Rear-End Accident

  A teen who was sitting in the back of a parked pickup truck had his legs crushed by an alleged drunk driver last month. ABC 15 in Phoenix reports that the crash happened on Thursday, February 27th, in the residential neighborhood in the vicinity of 43rd Avenue and Union Hills Drive. A spokesperson for t
• 09 Mar 2020

  Wrong Way Driver Arrested On I-17, DUI Suspected

  A suspected DUI driver has been arrested after they went the wrong way on the Phoenix Freeway on Sunday night. Fox 10 in Phoenix reported on their website that dispatch for the Arizona Department of Public Safety received an alert of a wrong-way driver from the ADOT alert system at approximately 2:00 a.m.
• 06 Mar 2020

  A Highway Worker Was Killed In a Motor Accident Near Casa Blanca Road

  An Arizona Department of Transportation worker has died after he was struck and killed along Interstate 10 on Wednesday, March 4th. ABC 15 in Phoenix reports that at approximately 10:15 A.M. Frank Dorizio, age 55, was with a roadside crew doing road repairs along the Interstate. Dorizio was setting up sign
• 05 Mar 2020

  Widow Offers A $50,000 For Anyone With Information About A Hit-And-Run Incident That Killed Her Late Husband

  A woman in Tempe is offering a $50,000 of her own money as a reward for anyone who can help her find the hit-and-run driver that killed her husband on US Highway 60 on the afternoon of Monday, March 2nd. ABC 15 in Phoenix reports that 49-year-old Michael Trousdale died after he was struck and killed on his
• 04 Mar 2020

  A Woman Is Charged For First Degree Murder. Surveillance Footage Reveals The Details Of The Crime.

  Pima County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a woman after she allegedly hit another woman with her SUV multiple times on Saturday, February 29th. The ABC affiliate in Phoenix reports that Pima County Sheriff’s deputies received a call at approximately 8:00 P.M. on Saturday from an eyewitness in
• 03 Mar 2020

  Video Footage Reveals A Car Thief Leaving A Baby At A Local Business

  Phoenix police are on the lookout for a man who stole a car with a baby inside. Law enforcement officers in Phoenix, AZ released video surveillance footage related to a carjacking incident that began at a store. The video revealed the thief dropping off the baby at a local business before taking off again.
• 02 Mar 2020

  A Woman Awaiting Trial For A DUI Offense Is Involved In Another Wrong-Way DUI Accident

  It should go without saying that getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking alcohol is a poor judgment. This is especially true for someone who has done it before with a tragic outcome. A woman, who is currently facing a previous second-degree murder charge, was in another wrong-way crash last month.
• 28 Feb 2020

  A Potential New Law May Decrease Fees For Speeding Under 10 Miles Per Hour

  Laws for the highway may change the driving scene in Arizona. A bill that would drastically cut the amount in fines that drivers have to pay has made its way through the Arizona State Senate and is now on its way to the Arizona House of Representatives. According to a story reported on the AZ Family websit
• 27 Feb 2020

  Three Fatal Crashes In One Week Near Ridge Road Attracts ADOT’s Attention

  A stretch of Arizona’s roadways near Riggs is receiving increased scrutiny after three deadly crashes and five deaths occurred there in just one week. ABC 15 ‘s Adam Waltz reported that all of the crashes occurred less than 10 miles apart and in the early morning hours of Monday, February 10th, Wednesd
• 26 Feb 2020

  Drug Deal Gone Terribly Wrong Leaves A 16-Year-Old In Critical Condition

  A drug deal gone wrong is what may have led to a 16-year-old boy fighting for his life after he was hit and dragged by a car in Buckeye last week. The AZ Family reports that on Friday, February 21st,  several teens inside a vehicle met another teen to purchase marijuana at the intersection of MC 85 and Mi
• 25 Feb 2020

  Fatal Wrong-Way Accident Leaves The Victim Dead And The Driver In Critical Condition

  Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can cause a driver to do things that they wouldn't likely do while they are sober. A driver who is under the influence often makes severe distance or direction misjudgments resulting in an accident that can involve serious injuries or even death. ABC 15
• 24 Feb 2020

  Rollover Crash Near Pima Kills Three Teens, Injures Six Others

  AZ Central reported on its website that three teens were killed, and six others were injured when the van they were riding in was involved in a rollover crash near Pima on Friday. Authorities say that the van was registered to Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher and was headed back from the National Hotrod