SUV driver loses control drives on sidewalk causing serious injury

2024-11-02 “early morning”.  Mesa: Southern Ave just west of Gilbert Rd.

An SUV driver for unknown reasons left the roadway and destroyed his vehicle, seriously injuring a bicyclist who was on the sidewalk at the time.

 

 

Bicyclist seriously hurt after being hit by SUV near Southern Avenue and Gilbert Road

MESA, AZ — A bicyclist is seriously hurt after being hit by an SUV early Saturday morning in Mesa.
Mesa police say they were called to the area along Southern Avenue just west of Gilbert Road shortly after midnight for the reported crash.
When they arrived, they found a bicycle and an SUV were involved in the crash.
The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
It’s not clear if the SUV driver was taken to the hospital.
Police believe the SUV was heading east on Southern Avenue when it left the roadway and hit the bicyclist on the sidewalk.
The SUV then hit a light pole, a bus stop, and a block wall before coming to a stop.
Police say the driver was tested for potential impairment but did not say if they believe the driver was impaired when the crash took place.

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Open case? DUI?

One thought on “SUV driver loses control drives on sidewalk causing serious injury”

  1. Years ago, when. I worked for a state DOT, they told us that statistics show 1 in 6 drivers on the road are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Hence the need for barriers between road workers and traffic. That was before cellphones and “distracted” driving became a thing. I have to wonder what the percentage of drivers today are under the influence and/or distracted.

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