Zanes Law In The News

• 22 Jul 2020

  Police Chase The Driver A Stolen Car With A Child Inside. The Driver Is Still At Large.

  A police chase through the streets of Phoenix early Wednesday morning ended in a crash along Interstate 10. A child was found inside the stolen vehicle. According to a report filed on the AZ Family website, the incident happened in a parking lot of a business located near the intersection of 16th Street an
• 21 Jul 2020

  A Woman Is Pulled Over Without Overt Reason And Was Assaulted By A Police Officer

  Every year, cities pay out millions of dollars to settle the many thousands of lawsuits that are filed for cases of police brutality.  According to the Wall Street Journal, billions are paid out each year to resolve issues of police misconduct. In a time where police are facing additional scrutiny across
• 20 Jul 2020

  The Hopi Community Mourns The Loss Of A Hoop Dancer

  An accident has the potential to happen anytime to anyone at any time.  Indian country and many around the world were sent reeling after such a tragedy when one of the world's most talented Native American hoop dancers fell to his death last week. According to the story appearing on the Tucson.com website
• 17 Jul 2020

  A Chemical Leak At Amazon Warehouse Sparks A Fire

  Morning commuters in Phoenix along Interstate 10 in both directions were backed up due to a hazmat fire that broke out at Amazon’s west Phoenix warehouse on Thursday. According to the story filed by the Arizona Republic,  Amazon’s Fulfillment Center and warehouse located in west Phoenix was evacuated
• 16 Jul 2020

  Four Τeens Are Involved In Car Crash Into The Fence Of A Home

  A carload of teens out for a joy ride along a stretch of Arizona road can be both a potential recipe for disaster and a parent’s worst nightmare. The Arizona Family reported on its website earlier this week that a group of teenagers was out driving when the teen driver lost control of the car. The vehicl
• 15 Jul 2020

  A Tesla Driver Experiences Non-Life-threatening Injuries After An Accident With An Ambulance And A Safety Cruiser

  The driver of a Tesla who may have been under the influence crashed into an Arizona Department of Public Safety cruiser and an ambulance on Tuesday. According to a report appearing on the Tucson.com website, the accident happened along Interstate 10 near Benson in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 1
• 14 Jul 2020

  Two Brothers Die In From An Electrical Current On Lake Pleasant

  Phoenix officials are saying that an electrical current is to blame for the deaths of two brothers at a marina on Lake Pleasant over the weekend.   According to the article appearing on the Patch website,  Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez with the Maricopa Sheriff's Office told reporters that the Phoenix Fire Depa
• 13 Jul 2020

  A Teenager Is Removed From Life Support After An Intersection Accident

  A  17-year-old girl who was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Victorville earlier this week died from her injuries this weekend.  According to the story appearing on the Victor Valley News website, the accident involving a gray Dodge Charger and a white Honda happened on Wednesday, July 8th, at approxim
• 10 Jul 2020

  Relative Of The Pinal County Sheriff Is Under Investigation After A Bicycle Collision

  It doesn't matter who you are, getting behind the wheel when you're impaired is against the law.  Anyone who gets into an accident will always have to face the consequences. FOX 10 in Phoenix reports that will be the case regarding a crash between a car and a bicyclist that happened on Wednesday, July 8th
• 09 Jul 2020

  An Uptick In Speeding Amid Clear Roadways Results In More Fatalities

  While the COVID-19 pandemic has mostly cut down in traffic across the country, officials are noting an increase in the number of traffic fatalities in 2020. KVOA in Tucson reports that  2019 saw a slight decrease in the number of motor vehicle accidents ending in fatality.  Law enforcement and government
• 08 Jul 2020

  Arizona Citizens Mourn The Loss of A Brave Helicopter Pilot

  A helicopter pilot who was helping to battle the Polles Fire was killed on when his aircraft went down in the Payson area on Tuesday. Members of the community mourn the loss of a hero and family member. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. ABC News in Phoenix reports that 37-year-old Brian
• 07 Jul 2020

  Two Motorcyclists Dead In Violent Crashes In Phoenix

  Two motorcyclists are dead after two violent crashes that happened in Phoenix just before the July 4th holiday weekend.  According to the report filed on the website for Fox 10, Sgt. Mary Cox, with the Phoenix Police Department, issued a statement to reporters.  Cox said that the fatal crash happened alo
• 06 Jul 2020

  Two Motorcyclists Dead After Violent Crashes Just Before The Holiday

  Two motorcyclists are dead after two violent crashes that happened in Phoenix just before the July 4th holiday weekend.  According to the report filed on the website for Fox 10, Sgt. Mary Cox, with the Phoenix Police Department, issued a statement to reporters.  Cox said that the fatal crash happened alo
• 03 Jul 2020

  Cyclist Crashes Into Pecan Grove, Dies In Accident

  Arizona roads and highways boast some of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the entire country. Motorcyclists have traveled from around the world to experience the natural beauty that our state has to offer.  Traveling by motorcycle, however, is not without certain risks.  Even if bikers take ev
• 02 Jul 2020

  A Beloved Member Of The Peoria Police Force Lost His Life In A Car Accident

  The Peoria Police Department is mourning one of its own after a tragic crash at a community outreach event at a local high school. AZ Central reports that the accident happened on Wednesday morning immediately following a demonstration that Officer Jason Judd, 52, had given to children at a summer camp tha
• 01 Jul 2020

  A Dangerous Roll Over Crash At An Intersection Leaves One Person Dead

  A rollover crash carries a higher rate of injury or death than any other type of accident.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year an estimated 35% of all fatal crashes are those involving a car, truck, or another type of vehicle that has rolled over.  Because of
• 30 Jun 2020

  Two People Die In A Motorcycle Accident On Indian School Road

  A two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Phoenix claimed the lives of two people over the weekend. AZ Central reports that according to a statement from Sgt. Tommy Thompson with the Phoenix Police Department, the fatal collision happened at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26
• 29 Jun 2020

  Arizona Cardinals Rookie Wide Receiver Crashes Into Lake Erie

  According to a report appearing on the ABC 15 in Phoenix website, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, Jermiah Braswell, was arrested in Ohio after he crashed his vehicle into Lake Erie Saturday. Law enforcement noted that alcohol was a factor in the crash. A spokesperson for the Put-in-Bay Police Department s
• 26 Jun 2020

  Three GoPlus Strollers Are Being Recalled Due To Space Surrounding The Stroller Tray

  After childbirth, one of the most significant priorities of a parent is protecting their child. As such, homes are baby-proofed, and special care is taken when putting the newborn to sleep. Adapting daily life with child-proof and baby-proof tools can mean the difference between life or death. On Wednesday
• 25 Jun 2020

  A Pedestrian Is In Critical Condition After A Hit-And-Run Accident. The Driver Is Still At Large.

  Hit-and-run accidents are dangerous in that the victim left behind may not receive timely assistance if they are seriously injured. Police in Glendale is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a rental truck who struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene of the crash. ABC 15 in Phoenix r
• 24 Jun 2020

  A Helmet May Have Saved These Rider’s Lives

  According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),  each year, motorcycle helmets reduce the chance of death in an accident by an estimated 37%.  Wearing a helmet can also help prevent severe head trauma by as much as 69%. Tragically, in an accident in Tucson that happened earlier this month,  the lives o
• 23 Jun 2020

  A Cement Truck Rolls Over On Interstate 10

  Large trucks hauling cement can be particularly dangerous.  Once mixed, these vehicles must make it to their destination within a set amount of time or risk the entire load hardening inside the truck.  Because of the weight of the materials inside, these trucks can weigh several tons. A rollover crash in
• 22 Jun 2020

  Motorcycle Collides With Pickup Truck On Hwy 395

  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some 4985 motorcyclists were killed on US roads in 2018. This is almost six times the number of people who are killed in passenger vehicles each year.  The Victor Valley News reports that a motorcyclist lost his life after a collisio
• 19 Jun 2020

  A Suspect And A Police Officer Are Injured In A Wrong-Way Crash

  A race-related and violent incident that began at a Circle K gas station led to a dangerous traffic accident. An officer with the Glendale Police Department and a suspect have both been hospitalized after a wrong-way crash on Wednesday. According to the report filed on the ABC 15 website, the crash happene
• 18 Jun 2020

  The Family Of A Country Legend Mourns The Loss Of His Daughter

  No matter who you are, losing a loved one in an accident can happen at any time.  It’s the kind of tragedy that has struck the family of country music legend Hank Williams Jr. is experiencing after his 27-year-old daughter, Katherine Williams-Dunning, was killed in a car accident in Tennessee over the week