PHOENIX — One man is dead after his car was hit by a teen driving a truck near 35th Avenue and Union Hills Drive Saturday night, Phoenix Police said.
According to police reports, the teen had been driving west on Union Hills Drive when he didn't stop for a red light and struck another car driven by 60-year-old Mark Oale going south on 35th Avenue.
Oale's car was then pushed into a third vehicle that was stopped at the intersection at the time.
Oale was taken to the hospital by first responders, where he later died from his injuries.
Both the teen and the driver of the third vehicle weren't badly hurt and stayed on the scene after the crash. Police said that neither of them showed any signs of impairment.
Police have not said if they're recommending charges at this time.
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Deaths on Arizona roads
Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that roadway fatalities have been gradually rising in Arizona over the last decade:
2011: 825 deaths
2012: 821 deaths
2013: 844 deaths
2014: 774 deaths
2015: 895 deaths
2016: 952 deaths
2017: 1,000 deaths
2018: 1,010 deaths
2019: 982 deaths
2020: 1,057 deaths
ADOT offers driving tips on its website 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.