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Phoenix, AZ – Multi-Car Crash Results in Injuries on I-17 Near Pinnacle Peak & Happy Valley

Phoenix, AZ – Multi-Car Crash Results in Injuries on I-17 Near Pinnacle Peak & Happy Valley


Phoenix, AZ (March 3, 2020) – Multiple cars collided in the southbound lanes of Interstate 17 near Happy Valley and Pinnacle Peak in Phoenix on Tuesday, resulting in at least one injured person.

According to reports from the Phoenix Police Department, the incident occurred near the area of I-17 and Happy Valley, just north of Bell Road. It appears that a pickup truck collided with at least one other car in the right lanes of traffic, causing a chain-reaction crash that blocked the exit ramp to Happy Valley. Phoenix paramedics and fire rescue units arrived at the scene shortly after the crash occurred, around 10:30 p.m., to treat victims.

The drivers’ information, as well as any other injured victims’ information, has not been released at this time. The accident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Injurious Car Crashes in Arizona

Phoenix, AZ - Multi-Car Crash Results in Injuries on I-17 Near Pinnacle Peak & Happy ValleyThe latest accident report from the Arizona Department of Transportation showed that the state had more than 130,000 accidents in 2018. Unfortunately, numerous injuries resulted from these wrecks. In fact, at least 37,000 of the accidents involved at least two seriously injured victims requiring medical care or hospitalization.

Oftentimes, wreck victims must document their injuries, negotiate with insurance companies, and take time from work. They may even have to deal with lost wages or job loss. But victims and their families can seek help from a personal injury lawyer, especially if they’ve been involved in an accident that’s caused by the negligent actions of another driver.

Our skilled team of auto accident lawyers at ELG Law specializes in fighting for victims and their families. Contact us today at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation for legal aid.

Note: As a result of the secondary sources that were used to complete this post, the information included within has not been independently verified by our own staff and may include misinformation. If you read something that, to your knowledge, is incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible and we will correct the inaccuracy.

Disclaimer: As members of the local Phoenix and broader Arizona community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.