PHOENIX — A man was arrested on Christmas Day after a crash put a child in the hospital, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
The crash happened Monday morning around 11:30 a.m. when police say 31-year-old Kenneth Lane was driving north on 35th Avenue when he ran the red light at McDowell Road. Lane hit the rear of a car and then collided with a truck. The car and truck were stopped at the red light facing north.
Police said the car was occupied by two adults and three juveniles. One of the juveniles was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The rest of the occupants in the car were transported to the hospital as a precaution.
Police said officers noticed Lane was showing signs of impairment. He was placed under arrest and booked into jail for aggravated assault and endangerment.
Police said details about the collision remain part of the investigation.
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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.