Tragedy struck on Saturday morning in north Phoenix as a two-vehicle crash claimed the lives of two octogenarians and left another person injured. The incident occurred on Bell Road just east of 19th Avenue and has since elicited an ongoing investigation by Phoenix police. As reported by ABC15, first responders to the scene found three individuals in need of urgent medical assistance.
The crash involved an older couple, Fouad Shawo and Virginia Nathan, both age 85, who sustained serious injuries and were quickly transported to the hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, both individuals tragically succumbed to their injuries. The third individual, the driver of the other car involved, was also taken to the hospital but is projected to fully recover, having sustained non-life-threatening injuries. This information was confirmed by Phoenix fire officials who responded to the call.
Details surrounding the collision have slowly surfaced. According to a report by 12 News, police indicated that the car carrying Shawo and Nathan was westbound on Bell Road, attempting a left turn onto 15th Avenue, when it was struck by the other vehicle, which was heading east. As Phoenix police delve into the incident, they continue to meticulously reconstruct the events that led up to this fatal moment.
