Man Dies in Crash With Train Near North Center Parkway and West Washington Street [Tempe, AZ]

Fatal Accident Involving Train and Car in Tempe

 
TEMPE, AZ (January 5, 2021)—A man died Sunday morning following a collision with a light-rail train near North Center Parkway and West Washington Street.
 
According to police, the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department responded to reports of a crash near the intersection sometime Sunday morning.
 
An initial investigation revealed that the eastbound vehicle collided with the westbound light-rail train under unclear circumstances.
 
Upon arriving, officials found the driver of the vehicle with life-threatening injuries, and who would later succumb to his wounds at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, the driver of the train sustained minor injuries, and fortunately, officers found no passengers riding on the train at the time.
 
Thus far, investigations have not yet proved if impairment played a role in the accident; however, anyone with information should contact the police department.

We would like to express our caring thoughts to the family and friends of the victim.

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