The Thursday morning commute along Buckeye Road in west Phoenix turned into a full shutdown after a car hit two men near 29th Avenue just before 7 a.m., leaving one of them fighting for his life and the other also hospitalized. A stretch of Buckeye was blocked off as emergency crews rushed in, and the car involved stayed at the scene while officers and investigators got to work.
According to ABC15, Phoenix police said both men were taken to local hospitals and that the case remains under investigation. Officers found one of the victims with life-threatening injuries, the station reported.
Arizona's Family reported that a drone overhead captured images of a badly damaged white sedan at the scene, and that Buckeye Road was closed in both directions near 29th Avenue while investigators pieced together what happened. The outlet also noted that police have not yet determined whether impairment was a factor.
Investigation And Road Impact
Phoenix police detectives are combing through the crash scene, interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to see whether any other vehicles or circumstances played a role, per ABC15. Crews spent hours clearing debris and working to reopen lanes, while drivers were urged to steer clear of the area and use alternate routes during the shutdown.
Why This Matters
Buckeye Road is a major east-west artery in Phoenix that has seen its share of serious wrecks, and recent local coverage has only amplified concerns about safety along the corridor. Outlets such as Arizona's Family have repeatedly chronicled crashes on Buckeye, underscoring the risks pedestrians and drivers face on some of the city’s busiest surface streets.
Officials have not released the names of the two men or more detailed information about their conditions beyond what has already been reported. This story will be updated as Phoenix police release additional details.
