Tragedy struck in South Phoenix when a high-speed collision occurred at Central Avenue and Baseline Road, leading to a fire that claimed two lives. FOX 10 Phoenix reports that the incident took place at approximately 1:37 a.m. on Nov. 22, after a driver, who later showed signs of impairment, ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle. The collision resulted in both cars catching fire near a light rail platform.
The suspected driver’s erratic travel at alarming speeds let to the devastating scene. Phoenix police officers, originally observing from a distance, were met with flames and destruction as they approached, with two vehicles stopped at the light rail station. Both passengers in the struck vehicle died at the location of the crash, while the suspect was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, according to details provided by FOX 10 Phoenix.
First responders, including teams from the Phoenix Fire Department, were dispatched just before 1:45 a.m., according to azfamily.com. They managed the fire and cleared the wreckage. The identity of the suspect has not yet been released, and it remains unknown whether charges will be filed…