Pedestrian Injured in DUI Accident on Highway 202 at Scottsdale Road [Tempe, AZ]

Pedestrian Hit, Injured by Driver in Tempe

 
TEMPE, AZ (May 22, 2020) — A DUI might have played a role when a driver struck and injured a pedestrian on Highway 202 at Scottsdale Road.
 
The incident occurred when a Ford Mustang tried exiting Highway 202 at North Scottsdale Road. However, the Ford driver lost control and struck the median before hitting a pedestrian standing there.
 
Subsequently, the car caught on fire and caused minor injuries to its two occupants.
 
Paramedics arrived moments later and transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
 
According to investigators, impairment most likely contributed to the accident, but details regarding on whose part have not been established.
 
Navigating the road while intoxicated can pose great harm to you and those involved. If under the influence of any mind-altering substance, avoid driving. You can greatly minimize the risks of car accidents by making more sensible decisions like seeking alternative forms of transportation instead.

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