An early morning crash at the intersection of 15th Avenue and Broadway Road in Phoenix left one person dead on Monday after a car slammed into a pole and burst into flames. Phoenix Fire crews knocked down the fire and first responders found a person inside the vehicle, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The intersection stayed closed for hours as it turned into an active investigation site.
Crash And Response
According to officers at the scene, the vehicle struck a pole, triggering the fire, and Phoenix Fire units moved in to put out the flames. As reported by KTAR, investigators described it as a single-vehicle crash and confirmed there was one person inside the car. Police and fire personnel cordoned off the area while detectives collected evidence and spoke with anyone who might have seen what happened.
Nearby Incidents And Traffic
It has been a rough stretch for drivers across Phoenix. Earlier this week, a separate fiery crash on eastbound Interstate 10 near 16th Street shut down lanes and drew a multi-agency response, according to Arizona's Family. The back-to-back incidents have added to the headaches for morning commuters and kept emergency crews hopping across the Valley in recent days.
Investigation
Phoenix police say the cause of the 15th Avenue and Broadway Road crash is still under investigation, and they have not released the victim's name while they work to notify next of kin, according to KTAR. The intersection remained blocked off as detectives continued working the scene and documenting the deadly wreck.
