47-Year-Old Driver Dies after Two-Car Crash on Hatcher Road

PHOENIX, AZ (August 10, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a reckless crash near 12th Street claimed the life of Charlotte La Francis. The incident happened on August 2nd, just before 4:00 p.m., near 12th Street and Hatcher Road. According to reports, La Francis was headed northbound on 12th Street when she ran a red light and was struck by a vehicle headed west on Hatcher Road. Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. They transported La Francis to a local hospital for treatment. At the hospital, La Francis succumbed to her injuries. Officials pronounced 47-year-old Charlotte La Francis dead, due to the extent of her injuries. Furthermore, no other injuries were reported and the crash is still under investigation.
In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Charlotte La Francis.
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