A hit-and-run accident in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday afternoon, August 9th, turned into a barricade situation after the offending driver pointed a gun at the victim and refused to exit his home. The suspect, Albert Gutierrez, 52, would need the help of a top accident lawyer.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, the man fled the scene of a traffic accident against the requirement of law. The victim, name withheld, followed him from the collision site on Interstate 17 to a home in the area of 31st Avenue and Dunlap Avenue.

The police said that Gutierrez then pointed a gun at the victim, prompting the individual to call 911. When officers arrived, they surrounded the suspect’s home, but he refused to come outside. The barricade lasted for several hours, and the man eventually surrendered peacefully.

The PPD officers arrested him on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. There is no information on the suspect’s bail condition, and there are no additional details at this time.

A traffic accident, whether minor or severe, triggers a flight or fight response in the minds of those involved. Arizona law provides that anyone involved in a collision should remain at the scene, report to the relevant authorities, check to see if there’s injury, and render help to the victim.

Even though there’s no injury or death, drivers must remain at the crash site until the relevant law enforcement and traffic agencies conclude their preliminary investigation. Failure to this is a criminal offense and carries severe punishments.

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