A tragic vehicle collision occurred in Phoenix late on the evening of January 20, 2025, resulting in the death of one occupant. Phoenix Police and Fire crews responded to reports of the crash, arriving at the scene to find a silver sedan overturned and lying on its roof.
Investigators determined that the sedan had collided with a power pole before crashing through a residential back wall. The vehicle ultimately overturned. Firefighters were able to locate an unidentified occupant trapped inside the vehicle and worked with heavy extrication tools to access the individual. Despite efforts, the occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities have established a hard closure on 67th Avenue between Osborn Road and Clarendon Avenue, which is expected to remain in effect through the early morning hours.
The Phoenix Police Vehicle Crime Unit is on the scene, investigating the cause of the collision. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.