Several Hurt in Traffic Accident  near 40th Street Involving Police Officer

PHOENIX, AZ (September 20, 2022) – Saturday morning, at least four people were injured following a DUI crash on Interstate 10.

The incident happened on September 17th, just before 7:30 a.m., when police responded to a crash on Interstate 10 near 40th Street, involving a police vehicle and another vehicle.

According to the report, a police officer was investigating a collision when their vehicle was rear-ended. The impact of the collision left the police officer and the passengers in the vehicle, two children and a woman, with injuries.

Medics arrived at the site of the collision and transported all those injured to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Meanwhile, the cause of the crash is still under investigation, a report will be made once available.

When driving, always focus on the road and be aware of your surroundings. This is especially true when driving through a busy intersection, a neighborhood, or a parking lot. Drive safely to help avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents that may have devastating consequences for you and others.


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