38-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Single-Vehicle Collision near Van Buren Street

PHOENIX, AZ (January 9, 2025) – Early Wednesday afternoon, Jesus Tapia-Serrano was killed in a solo-car crash on 16th Avenue.

Authorities responded to the scene around 1:20 p.m., near Van Buren Street on January 1st.

According to Phoenix Police Department troopers, Tapia-Serrano was driving west on Van Buren Street and lost control of his vehicle for reasons unknown.

Tapia-Serrano’s vehicle then crashed into a pole, causing his vehicle to overturn and land on its roof.

Emergency responders quickly transported 38-year-old Tapia-Serrano to a nearby hospital where he later died.

During cleanup and preliminary duties, police blocked the area while they cleared the wreck and it was later reopened.

No further details regarding the crash have been released publicly at this time; however, more information will be provided once it becomes available.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jesus Tapia-Serrano. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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