PHOENIX – Phoenix Police officials say a crash in the western part of the city has sent two of their officers to the hospital.
The crash, according to a statement, happened in an area near 51st Avenue and Thomas Road. A patrol car in the area was struck by two cars that, according to witness, were driving at a high rate of speed.
“The adult driver for one of the vehicles was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second driver a juvenile male stayed on the scene with officers,” read a portion of the statement.
As a result of the crash, 51st Avenue is closed from Thomas Road to Virginia until an investigation at the scene concludes, according to officials.
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