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Teenager Killed in South Phoenix Crash, Two Others Critically Injured Near 35th Ave and Lower Buckeye Road

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Published on April 21, 2025
Teenager Killed in South Phoenix Crash, Two Others Critically Injured Near 35th Ave and Lower Buckeye RoadSource: Google Street View

A fatal car crash in south Phoenix has claimed the life of a teenage boy and left two others in critical condition, casting yet another somber shadow over the community. The accident occurred last Saturday afternoon near 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road, an intersection that has since become a focal point for police investigation and communal grief.

As per FOX 10 Phoenix, the collision was so forceful it necessitated the repair of a street light that bore witness to the incident. Authorities temporarily shut down the surrounding streets to methodically piece together the events that led to the tragedy. The identities of the involved—a teenage boy, a man, and a woman—all hospitalized due to their injuries, remain tightly held as families navigate their private sorrows under public scrutiny.

A report from ABC 15 revealed that the vehicle, steered by the man, suddenly lost control before crashing into a pole. Officials said it happened "just after 3 p.m." When Phoenix police arrived, they found three people with serious injuries. "A teen boy was taken to a hospital along with a man and woman in critical condition. Officials say the teen died from his injuries," as mentioned by ABC 15.