PHOENIX — One person was killed in a crash near 35th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road early Friday morning.
Phoenix Fire Department officials say the crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. and involved two vehicles, a car and an SUV.
Police say when crews arrived, they found 57-year-old Jose Peguero suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead on the scene, according to police.
The driver of the SUV stayed on the scene and did not show any signs of impairment.
Police say Peguero was driving south on 35th Avenue and failed to stop at a red light at Lower Buckeye Road, leading to the SUV crashing into the car.
This incident remains under investigation.
