A stomach-churning car crash in Tolleson, Arizona has left a 14-year-old boy fighting for his life, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. The accident occurred late Saturday night at the busy crossroad of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street. According to Tolleson Police Department's Lt. Lee Garrett, the teen was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash, which brought emergency services scrambling to the scene.
The specifics of the crash have not been fully disclosed, however, authorities mentioned they are yet to determine whether impairment played a role in this unfortunate event, and as the investigation unfolds they're piecing together the cause of the collision but no further details have been released to the public just yet amid this investigation. The intersection was said to be closed for an extensive duration as police continued their meticulous sweep for evidence, this according to an account by 12 News.
In a separate but related report, a 14-year-old girl was also reported to be in critical condition after a similar crash in West Valley on the same night, with Tolleson Police confirming the incident happened at the very same intersection. However, it remains unclear if the two victims are linked to the same accident or if these were separate occurrences.
As the local community grapples with the shock of the tragic event and seeks answers, Tolleson Police have not yet confirmed if any other parties were injured in the crash; meanwhile, the families of those involved are left hanging in a balance of hope and dread, waiting on any developments that might shed light on the full picture of the incident. Updates on the situation are expected to be provided as new information surfaces.
