PHOENIX — A car crash in west Phoenix has left two young children and two teenagers in critically condition Sunday morning.
The Phoenix Fire Department said crews were dispatched to the area of 31st and Dunlap avenues for a two-car collision.
Crews transported to the hospital two boys around the ages of 4 and 6, another boy around 14 years old, and a girl aged around 14.
Officials said that all ages were approximate due to language barriers.
The Phoenix Police Department said all four juveniles were not wearing seatbelts in one of the vehicles. Officials said their injuries are serious but non-life threatening.
There were also three adults, authorities said were evaluated but refused to be taken to the hospital.
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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.
