Early Sunday morning, a collision in central Phoenix sent five individuals to the hospital and put a man behind bars. ABC15 reports that the incident occurred when a speeding vehicle, spotted by police near 27th Avenue and Van Buren Street, ended in a crash involving three other vehicles at Central Avenue and Thomas Road. The authorities were in close pursuit of the vehicle which was helmed by a 23-year-old man, now identified as Hector Alan Olivares.
After the crash, two among the five injured were initially reported to be in critical condition, although azfamily.com later clarified that the injuries sustained were deemed minor. With the Phoenix police helicopter in the sky tracking, Olivares's vehicle ultimately collided, leaving multiple people in need of medical attention.
Olivares is currently being processed for charges of DUI and felony flight from a law enforcement officer, as stated by the Phoenix Police Department. The driver allegedly failed to yield to police attempts to stop him during the early hours, which led to an unfortunate series of events.
According to information provided by Phoenix fire officials to ABC15, the victims have been transported to a nearby hospital following the crash. Police have been diligently working on the investigation, piecing together the chaos brought by a suspected impaired driver.
Further updates on the conditions of the injured and the outcome of Olivares's processing are anticipated to follow as the investigation continues.
