1 killed in fiery car accident in north Phoenix

PHOENIX — Authorities said one person died and two others were injured in a fiery car wreck on a north Phoenix street Wednesday night.

Fire Department Capt. Rob McDade said when crews arrived at the accident near 64th Street and Shea Boulevard, a burning car was crushed against a power pole. The adult driver of that vehicle was pronounced dead.

ROAD CLOSED: Police tell me deadly crash at 60th Pl & Shea will possibly shut area down into morning commute. pic.twitter.com/jETqXXTALi

— Liz Kotalik FOX 10 (@LizKotalikFOX10) August 24, 2017

Two adults in a truck that was hit by the speeding car were taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition.

Phoenix Police still investigating a fatal crash at Shea and 60th St. Roads will remain closed through morning commute. #PhxTraffic

— Phoenix Police (@phoenixpolice) August 24, 2017

Shea Boulevard was still shut down Thursday morning between 56th and 64th streets.

No other details were immediately available.

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