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3 dead, 6 more injured in fatal crash involving stolen car in Phoenix

Officers believe that the stolen vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it collided with another vehicle trying to make a left-hand turn, police said.

PHOENIX — A two-car collision has resulted in the death of three people in Phoenix near Arizona State University's West Campus, the Phoenix Police Department said.

A stolen car was traveling at a high rate of speed near 43rd Avenue and Thunderbird road when it collided with another vehicle, police said. Six people, including four teenagers, were inside of the stolen car when they crashed, the city's fire department said. 

All six were hospitalized in varying conditions while the other vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The three occupants of the other car were all pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe the stolen vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it collided with the other vehicle trying to make a left-hand turn, police said. It's unknown which vehicle those who were transported to the hospital were in.

This is a developing story. Tune in to 12News for the latest information.

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Driving Safety Tips:

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

Find more tips on the department's Driving Safety Homepage on ADOT's website here.

"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.

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