News Summary
A 6-year-old child was killed in a tragic crash on Interstate 10 in Phoenix. The incident involved a pickup truck and a passenger vehicle, leading to severe injuries. While the child was taken to the hospital, they were later pronounced dead. Investigations are ongoing as the driver of the pickup truck, who fled the scene, was arrested shortly after the incident. This heartbreaking event has prompted discussions on freeway safety and the importance of adhering to traffic laws.
Phoenix – A 6-year-old child was killed in a crash on a west Phoenix freeway on Sunday night. The tragic incident took place on Interstate 10 near 67th Avenue just before 8 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers.
According to an initial investigation, a pickup truck collided with a passenger vehicle, leading to severe consequences. The impact caused the passenger vehicle to veer left across the freeway and crash into the concrete median wall. At the time of the crash, there were five individuals in the passenger vehicle.
One of the victims, a 6-year-old child, was taken to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. Additionally, a 4-year-old child from the same vehicle was hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition.
Details reveal that the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene immediately after the collision. However, DPS later located the pickup truck driver at a nearby gas station, where he was taken into custody by troopers. The incident remains under investigation as authorities piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.
Following the crash, traffic on Interstate 10 was diverted near 67th Avenue due to the accident. The freeway was reopened by Monday morning, allowing normal traffic flow to resume.
This accident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns regarding freeway safety and the importance of following traffic laws. While the investigation continues, the DPS is focusing on understanding the circumstances that led to this unfortunate event. The identities of those involved have not been released as authorities notify family members.
The death of a child due to a traffic accident is a heartbreaking occurrence that resonates within the community, raising awareness of the need for safe driving practices and vigilance on the roads. As the investigation progresses, further updates are expected from the DPS.
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