Austin Shute Killed in Two-Car Crash on 43rd Avenue [PHOENIX, AZ]

Passenger Dies in Early Morning Crash at 43rd Avenue and Van Buren Street

 
PHOENIX, AZ (August 22, 2019) – A passenger was killed following a two-car crash early Thursday morning in Phoenix.
 
According to police, the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Van Buren Street.
 
A 1997 Mazda Miata was traveling south on 43rd Avenue when the 27-year-old driver attempted to turn left into a business driveway and was struck by a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe on the passenger side.
 
As a result, the passenger in the Miata died at the scene. Phoenix police identified him as 18-year-old Austin Shute.
 
Meanwhile, paramedics transported the Miata’s driver to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
 
The Tahoe driver, a 45-year-old woman, was uninjured.
 
The investigation of this crash is still underway.

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We hope the family and friends of Austin Shute are surrounded by steadfast and comforting support as they grieve for the loss of their loved one.

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