Male Driver Fatally Strikes Parked Big-Rig near Baseline Road

PHOENIX, AZ (August 11, 2022) – Saturday evening, one man was pronounced dead after a semi-truck crash near 67th Avenue.

Officers responded to the scene shortly after 8:30 p.m., near Baseline Road on August 6th. Per reports, the male driver of a vehicle slammed into a parked semi-truck for reasons unknown.

Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the driver dead at the scene. Moreover, investigators say he was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time.

Meanwhile, crews temporarily closed 67th Avenue between Baseline Road and Southern Avenue during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, officers have not released the identities of those involved.

Once available, further details will be provided about the semi-truck crash on 67th Avenue.

The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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