Phoenix authorities are currently investigating a tragic traffic collision involving a lone vehicle that collided with a block wall, resulting in a fatality. The incident occurred near the intersection of 16th Street and Campo Bello Drive, where officers responded to the scene just before 6:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an unconscious driver inside the crashed vehicle. The fire department promptly transported the man, identified as 24-year-old Samuel Martinez, to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Additionally, there was a report of a gas leak in the vicinity, which was subsequently addressed.
Detectives are actively examining the collision, interviewing witnesses, and collecting evidence. Preliminary findings suggest that Martinez was the driver of the vehicle and may have been impaired when the accident occurred. The case remains open pending the results of Martinez’s post-mortem examination.