Vehicle Collision near Southern Avenue Left One Fatality

TEMPE, AZ (March 15, 2023) – Sunday night, one person died following a vehicle accident near Country Club Way, police said.

The incident happened on March 12th, just after 5:00 p.m., involving two vehicles.

According to Tempe Police, they have learned that one of the vehicles was driving at high speed which caused the collision.

As a result, one person died at the scene and three other people were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Also, the crash resulted in downed power lines with an unknown number and one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.

Furthermore, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down.

Consequently, motorists were to avoid the area, and traffic delays were expected. All directions at the intersection were blocked during the investigation.

Meanwhile, the identity of the deceased was not yet determined and further investigation is still underway.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim.

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