28-Year-Old Man Dead, 2 Hospitalized after Car Accident near Happy Valley Road

PHOENIX, AZ (September 26, 2022) – Thursday afternoon, police responded to an accident near 23rd Avenue that claimed the life of Cole Boaz.

Authorities responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m., near Happy Valley Road on September 22nd.

Arizona Highway Patrol says the collision involved two vehicles, and one man required extrication from the wreckage. However, the events leading up to the crash remain unclear.

In addition, responding paramedics transported three injured victims to a nearby hospital for further treatment of various injuries. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics later pronounced 28-year-old Boaz dead at the hospital.

Meanwhile, the current conditions of the injured man and woman have not been updated. No further details are public at this time; however, more information will be provided once made available.


The team at Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Cole Boaz. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.


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