Phoenix, AZ – A devastating three-car collision on July 20, 2024, at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road has left one man dead and two others hospitalized, prompting an intensive investigation by Phoenix Police detectives.
The incident unfolded around 9:15 p.m., drawing swift response from law enforcement to the scene where three adults had sustained injuries of varying severity. Among the injured were an adult male driver and an adult female driver, both critically hurt in the crash and promptly transported to a nearby medical facility. Tragically, despite efforts to save him, the male driver succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
A third adult involved in the collision suffered non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released from medical care.
Preliminary findings suggest that the sequence of events began when a vehicle traveling westbound on Bethany Home Road collided with another vehicle making a westbound turn from 19th Avenue onto Bethany Home Road. The impact forced both vehicles into oncoming traffic, precipitating a second collision with a third vehicle traveling eastbound on Bethany Home Road. Regrettably, the driver of this third vehicle, identified as the deceased, bore the brunt of the fatal injuries.
Police have ruled out impairment as a contributing factor in the collision at this stage of the investigation. However, speed is believed to have played a significant role. Authorities are currently engaged in an accident reconstruction process to ascertain further details and determine potential charges.
As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with relevant information about the incident to come forward. The community remains shaken by the tragic loss of life and the injuries sustained in this multi-vehicle collision.