Phoenix, AZ – A severe rollover crash early this morning at the intersection of 59th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard resulted in one fatality and one critical injury. Phoenix Police and Phoenix Fire crews responded swiftly to reports of the accident, which involved an SUV that crashed through a fence and collided with a tree.
Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered two occupants trapped inside the mangled vehicle. Firefighters worked tirelessly to extricate both individuals, with additional personnel called in to assist.
One of the occupants was successfully removed from the SUV and transported to a local trauma center in critical condition. Unfortunately, the second occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Meanwhile, Encanto Boulevard remains closed between 59th Avenue and 60th Lane, with the road expected to be closed for several hours as the investigation continues.