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Tucson

Climate-wise, Tucson is very similar to Phoenix, and along with it is one of the sunniest, hottest cities in the country. It's the second largest city in the state, and home to the University of Arizona. Each year in February the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show takes place, where dealers from all over the world set up tents to display and sell gems, crystals, and other minerals. It is the largest event of its kind in the country, and one of the largest on the planet.

Major Tucson Roadways

  • I-10, passes through the city and leads to Phoenix to the northwest, and Las Cruces, NM to the east.
  • I-19, starts in Tucson and goes south to the USA-Mexico border and town of Nogales.
  • State Route 86, starts in the city and leads west to the town of Why, where it intersects with State Route 85.
  • State Route 77, begins in the city coming off of I-10, and leads north.

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When someone is injured in an accident in Tucson, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

Where to find legal assistance after a Tucson injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a great Tucson personal injury attorney who understands the legal standards and practices, who knows how insurance policies function, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed due to the negligence of someone else, a Tucson wrongful death lawyer can launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Tucson injury attorney can do to help.

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Five people returning to the Valley from a day trip to Tucson are dead after an overnight collision involving three vehicles occurred along eastbound I-10 north of Picacho Peak, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.
Date: 
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Roadway: 
Eastbound I-10
City: 
Tucson, AZ
Type: Car Accident
A possibly injured motorcyclist is missing following an accident that closed eastbound Interstate 10 in southern Arizona for much of the night.
Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Roadway: 
I-10
One person died and two people were seriously injured after a wreck involving a semi-truck struck and SUV on Interstate 10 near Marana early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Date: 
Monday, February 3, 2014
Roadway: 
I-10

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area of East Speedway and Freeman Road tonight, on Tucson's east side, due to a serious three-vehicle accident there.

Date: 
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
City: 
Tucson, AZ
Type: Car Accident

Bystanders pulled a man from a vehicle engulfed in flames in Tucson early Saturday morning.

The 22-year-old man was a passenger in a car driven by another man who was killed in the two-car crash, police said.

Date: 
Friday, February 7, 2014
City: 
Tucson, AZ
Type: Car Accident

Three people have been injured after a vehicle crashed into a patio area outside a Tucson eatery.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
City: 
Tucson, AZ
Type: Car Accident

59-year-old man riding in a Tucson bicycle race is dead after a collision with a vehicle.

Date: 
Friday, November 22, 2013
Roadway: 
I-10
City: 
Tucson, AZ
Sheriff’s investigators are trying to figure out how the motorcyclist was killed. Anyone who saw what happened or any occupant of the other vehicles that were at the scene are asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
Date: 
Saturday, September 20, 2014
City: 
Tucson, AZ
A car and train collided Friday evening near Highway Drive and Curtis. A mother and daughter were extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital.
Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014
City: 
Tucson, AZ