Scottsdale, Arizona – One person was killed Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into a tree following a two-car collision in north Scottsdale. The crash occurred near a busy stretch of roadway, prompting temporary closures as investigators worked the scene.
Incident Overview
Scottsdale police confirmed that the fatal crash happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Cactus Road. Officers responded to reports of a vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a tree with significant force.
According to investigators, the crash began as a sideswipe collision involving two vehicles traveling near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Sweetwater Avenue. The impact caused one of the cars to veer off course and collide with a tree along the roadway.
Timeline of Events
Police were dispatched to the scene just before 2:30 p.m. after multiple calls reported a serious crash involving a single vehicle and a tree. Upon arrival, officers found extensive damage to the vehicle and immediately began emergency response procedures.
The affected section of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard was closed between Cactus Road and Sweetwater Avenue to allow investigators to document evidence, assess vehicle damage, and ensure public safety. The roadway has since reopened after the investigation was completed.
Details From Police
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the vehicle that struck the tree suffered fatal injuries at the scene. No other deaths were reported, and the condition of the other driver involved in the sideswipe collision has not been publicly disclosed…