Injuries Reported in ADOT Truck Crash on Interstate 17 in Phoenix

1 Injured in Phoenix Car Accident on I-17 near Thomas Road

Phoenix, Arizona (April 23, 2023) – At least one person was injured in a traffic collision in central Phoenix early Sunday morning.

According to the authorities, the accident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. on Interstate 17 near Thomas Road.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety officials had responded to a fatal hit-and-run crash in the area, when a vehicle struck their truck.

DPS had received a call of a person who was laying in the roadway.

The officers responded to the crash and pronounced the person dead at the scene.

Shortly after, another vehicle hit an ADOT response vehicle.

At least one person was injured in the crash.

More details about the accidents were on provided.

Both crashes remain under investigation.