82-Year-Old Woman Hospitalized after Wrong-Way Collision near Glendale Avenue

GLENDALE, AZ (June 20, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, three victims sustained injuries in a wrong-way accident on State Route 51.

Authorities responded to the scene just before 2:00 a.m., near Glendale Avenue on May 11th.

According to the police, they witnessed a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes. Police followed the vehicle and intentionally crashed their vehicle into the driver to stop it.

As a result, the 82-year-old female driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Meanwhile, the two officers in the police vehicle transported themselves to the hospital.

Consequently, the police stated that the woman was confused at that time and impairment was listed as a factor.

The crash blocked the driveway during the length of the incident. Those with further information regarding the accident on State Route 51 are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.

Failing to yield the right-of-way is one of the most frequent causes of traffic collisions. It is important to drive in a safe and legal manner and always abide by all driving laws to avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents which may have devastating consequences for you and others.

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