1 Killed, 1 Hurt in Red-Light Crash on 48th Street [Tempe, AZ]
1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized after Driver Runs Red Light on Southern Avenue
TEMPE, AZ (May 9, 2024) – Early Saturday morning, one person was killed and another sustained injuries in a red-light crash on 48th Street.
Authorities responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m., in the area of Southern Avenue and 48th Street on April 13th.
For reasons under investigation, the driver of an eastbound car ran a red light on Southern Avenue, colliding with a southbound vehicle on 48th Street.
Paramedics arrived and transported both drivers to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced one driver deceased.
Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, more information will be released.
Following preliminary duties, authorities also believe that the eastbound driver may have been impaired at the time. In addition, crews say speed contributed to the crash.
No further details regarding the crash are public at this time; however, more information will be provided once available. An active investigation into the red-light crash on 48th Street is still underway.
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