The Vehicular Crimes Unit responds to and investigates traffic collisions involving fatalities, serious or potentially life-threatening injuries, hit and run accidents, and traffic collisions involving MCSO fleet vehicles.

Arizona has some of the most stringent impaired-driving laws in the Nation.  In fact, jail-time is mandatory for DUI offenses. Serious or repeat offenses, such as Extreme or Aggravated DUI, can result in long incarceration periods, revoked driving privileges, and further restrictions, such as a court-ordered ignition interlock device.

Bottom line: never drive when impaired by alcohol, drugs (legal or illegal), or prescription medication.

If you are involved in an injury accident or collision:

1. Stay at the scene

2. Get medical help for anyone in need

3. Wait for Sheriff’s Deputies or the Police to arrive

Fatal Accidents by the Numbers: