Three Die in Possible DUI Crash in Scottsdale
December 31, 2020
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – A six-year-old child and two adults were killed as the result of a suspected drunk driving collision in Scottsdale last Saturday night.
According to ABC 15, the accident occurred at about 9:35 p.m., when a black SUV collided with a red sedan within the intersection of Dobson Road and Chaparral Road.
Police believe the driver of the SUV, 46-year-old John McDonagh, was traveling at a high rate of speed when he collided with the rear of the sedan, which was waiting at a stop sign.
Both a child in the back seat of the sedan and a woman in the front passenger’s seat were pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. The sedan’s male driver was rushed to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
McDonagh refused to take a field sobriety test at the scene. He was arrested and booked on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, speeding, and extreme DUI.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents cause about 30 percent of traffic fatalities each year. If you have lost a loved one due to the inexcusably reckless behavior of a drunk driver in the Scottsdale area, you could be eligible to pursue significant compensation.
The Phoenix DUI accident attorneys with Phillips Law Group are ready to help you to secure the money you need.
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