Two Killed, Three Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on 10 Freeway at 19th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Vehicles Catch Fire in Fatal Crash on 10 Freeway in Phoenix

 
PHOENIX, AZ (May 11, 2023) – The Phoenix Fire Department confirmed that two people died in a wrong-way crash on 10 Freeway on May 7.
 
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision happened near 19th Avenue around 3:24 AM. Based on a report, a Toyota 86 passenger car was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of the freeway prior to the crash.
 
Subsequently, it hit a Ford Escape head-on, causing both vehicles to catch fire and burst into flames. A third car got involved in the crash.
 
As a result, the wrong-way driver, a 25-year-old Texas man, died in the incident. The other driver, a 30-year-old man from Phoenix, also suffered severe injuries and died at the scene.
 
Crews took a 57-year-old woman and two 32-year-old women from the third car to the hospital in serious conditions.
 
As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victims.

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