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One dead after crash near Elliot and Priest in Tempe

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TEMPE, AZ — One person is dead after a crash early Saturday morning in Tempe.

Tempe police say it happened just after 12:30 a.m. near Priest Drive and Elliot Road.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a single vehicle had crashed into a bus stop.

A passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver reportedly wasn't hurt, and there were no other injuries as a result of the crash.

Police believe alcohol may have been a factor in this crash.

The driver was later arrested and booked into jail on multiple charges, including manslaughter.

The crash remains under investigation.