PHOENIX — A woman is dead and three boys were injured after a two-vehicle crash in Phoenix early Saturday morning.
Just after midnight on Jan. 1, police said officers responded to a crash near 38th Street and Greenway Road. Police said a man driving a black Ford SUV crashed into a red Nissan sedan occupied by a man, woman and three boys.
According to police, a secondary crash occurred between the SUV and a red Honda sedan occupied by a man. Once on scene, officers learned that the woman in the Nissan, 27-year-old Crystal Garcia, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.
Officials said three boys were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The identities of those involved were not immediately released.
The driver of the Ford SUV was processed for DUI and released, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation, police said.
We will update this story once more information becomes available.
Driving Safety Tips:
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
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