One man dead, another in critical condition after collision in Phoenix

PHOENIX — One man has died and another was in critical condition after the SUV they were in lost control before colliding with a utility pole on Thursday.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, the collision happened near 11200 Northwest Cave Creek Road.

The SUV was heading southbound before losing control.

Driver Christopher O’Dell, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene by Phoenix Fire, while a 23-year-old male passenger was transported to a nearby hospital in extremely critical condition.

Speed appears to be a factor in the collision and impairment is suspected. An investigation was underway.

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