John McLaughlin Killed, 3 Others Injured in Tragic Crash on 40th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

John McLaughlin Dies After Crash on 40th and Cholla Streets

Phoenix, AZ (October 28, 2024) – On Monday, 44-year-old John McLaughlin died and a child and two men suffered injuries in a crash on 40th and Cholla Streets.

Around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews responded to a collision involving three vehicles. 

Phoenix Fire officials reported that they had to pull one person from the wreckage. A child and two men suffered injuries and were transported to a hospital in varying conditions. 

Tragically, a third man, identified as 44-year-old John McLaughlin, died at the scene, according to officials.

Phoenix police stated that McLaughlin was driving the truck northbound on 40th Street when he veered into oncoming southbound lanes and ran a red light at Cholla Street. 

The truck collided with a small SUV occupied by a man and a child, then later struck a Waste Management truck. 

Following the impact, the SUV veered off the road and hit a nearby wall, officials reported.

Authorities have closed both northbound and southbound lanes of 40th Street between Cactus Road and Shea Boulevard until further notice. 

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of John McLaughlin. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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