Wrong-way driving is suspected to have caused the wreck that took place near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road on Thursday, January 29
Phoenix, AZ – One person was killed and another seriously injured in a car accident on Thursday night in Phoenix, according to a report by the Phoenix Fire Department.
Wrong-way driving is suspected to have caused the wreck that took place near 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road on Thursday, January 29.
Preliminary investigations show that there were two vehicles involved in the incident. Limited details were provided on the events that led to the crash.
The Phoenix Fire crews responded to the scene shortly after and helped extricate a person trapped in one of the vehicles.
After evaluation, one person was transported to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition.
A second person was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, the names of the two parties have not been released by the authorities.
The Phoenix Police Department officers also responded to the incident and took over the investigation into the wreck. Further details on the deadly crash are expected to be released when new information emerge.
Traffic fatalities in Arizona have remained a public safety concern. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), 1,121 people were killed in traffic crashes statewide in 2022, followed by 1,045 fatalities in 2023. Early data for 2024 indicate a continuing trend of serious and fatal crashes, particularly involving single-vehicle collisions and incidents in urban areas. ADOT continues to emphasize roadway safety measures, enforcement, and public awareness campaigns to reduce fatalities on Arizona roads.
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