Impairment Suspected in Wrong-Way Crash in Phoenix

Описание: PHOENIX, Ariz., Mar. 8, 2026 (KNN) – Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers responded to reports of a wrong-way driver in a white Mercedes sedan traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of the South Mountain Loop 202 near milepost 75 shortly before 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

A short time later, troopers received multiple reports of a traffic collision on the westbound I-10 transition ramp to the southbound South Mountain Loop 202.

Troopers arrived to find a three-vehicle collision involving the wrong-way driver, a Toyota Highlander, and a Chevy sedan.

Firefighters responded to the scene and transported an adult male victim from the Toyota Highlander to a local trauma center with serious injuries.

The female driver of the white Mercedes sedan refused medical attention and the driver of the Chevy sedan stated they were not injured.

The wrong-way driver was taken into custody following a series of field sobriety tests.

Troopers at the scene confirmed that impairment is strongly suspected.

A closure has been established for the transition ramp, which is expected to remain in place for several hours.

Department of Public Safety Vehicular Crimes Unit detectives responded to the scene and assumed command of the investigation.
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