2 hospitalized after allegedly jumping off I-10 bridge in Goodyear to evade arrest

PHOENIX — Two shoplifting suspects were hospitalized with serious injuries after allegedly jumping off an Interstate 10 bridge in Goodyear to evade arrest on Sunday, according to authorities.

Police responded to a reported shoplifting near McDowell and Dysart roads around 5:30 p.m., thanks to a caller who provided a location and description of the vehicle involved.

When police arrived, the suspected shoplifters eluded officers and stopped on the freeway near Dysart Road. At that point, a man and a woman allegedly exited a vehicle and jumped off the bridge, causing serious injuries.

Both were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Three others stayed in the vehicle and were detained.

Traffic on the I-10 saw evening delays as a result of the incident.

I-10 eastbound at Dysart Rd: A law enforcement situation is blocking the right lanes and on-ramp. pic.twitter.com/F9B7PTji30

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 2, 2025

An investigation is ongoing. No other information was provided.

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