A tragic traffic accident occurred on November 1, 2024, around 10:15 PM at the intersection of 51st Avenue and I-10 in Phoenix. Phoenix Police, Fire, and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to the scene where a Chrysler 300 and a semi-truck collided. The impact was severe, knocking a traffic light pole from the ground and causing a power outage in the area.
Two individuals were trapped inside the Chrysler and had to be extricated by rescue teams. At least two people were transported to nearby hospitals, while a third individual was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The authorities closed all traffic lanes at 51st Avenue and the westbound I-10 exit ramp, redirecting motorists while they investigated the incident and cleared the wreckage. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.