PHOENIX — A 15-year-old girl has died following a crash in central Phoenix on Saturday night.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to the area of 7th Avenue and Camelback Road around 8:30 p.m. for a crash between two cars.
Police said a vehicle going southbound on 7th Avenue was turning left when it collided with a vehicle going northbound on the same road.
The men who occupied the vehicle going southbound had minor injuries, officials said.
The teen girl, who was identified as Alessa Osuna, was transported to the hospital in critical condition and an adult man was transported with serious injuries, police said. The girl died at the hospital.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
