Injury Reported in Fatal 2-Vehicle Collision on Southern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ (March 15, 2024) On Wednesday evening, 46-year-old Jimmy Aviles was killed and another driver was hospitalized in a horrific head-on crash near 29th Street.
According to Phoenix police, the 2-vehicle collision happened around 5 p.m. near 29th Street and Southern Avenue.
Officials say that Aviles was driving a westbound vehicle, when he lost control of his car and veered into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with another vehicle.
Reports say that Aviles was rushed to the hospital, however, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead.
Meanwhile, the other driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken to the hospital.
Authorities say that Aviles may have been impaired during the collision, but lab analysis results are pending.
Police are investigating the fatal collision.
Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family of Jimmy Anthony Aviles. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured party a quick recovery.
Head-On Crash near 29th Street Kills Jimmy Aviles, Injures Another
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