Wrong-Way Driver Crash on I-17 in Phoenix Results in Fatality

A fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 17 in Phoenix, Arizona, claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman on Wednesday. The collision involved an SUV driven by the young woman and a pickup truck. The male driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the investigation is ongoing, and the speed of the wrong-way driver is yet to be determined. "They said they're not sure how fast she was going," reported a Fox 10 Phoenix news anchor. The impact of the head-on collision was severe, as evidenced by the extensive damage to both vehicles. The incident caused significant traffic delays on the southbound I-17 near 7th Avenue. The DPS is also looking into whether intoxication played a role in the accident. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and the devastating consequences of wrong-way driving.