1 Killed in Car Accident on Interstate 17 near Thomas Road in Phoenix

Phoenix Crash
1 Killed in Phoenix Crash on Interstate 17 near Thomas Road

Phoenix, Arizona (April 23, 2023) – One person died after a series of crashes early Sunday morning in central Phoenix.

At around 4 a.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety officials responded to a pedestrian accident on Interstate 17 near Thomas Road.

The victim had been struck by a car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

As the officers were investigating the incident, another vehicle crashed into an ADOT response vehicle at the scene.

Officials say the crash resulted in injuries, but it is unclear how many were hurt.

Additional information about the accident were not provided.

An investigation into the accident is underway.