GLENDALE, AZ — Glendale officials say a crash that led to a hazardous situation occurred when a driver intentionally ran into a tanker truck Wednesday morning.
Police say two passenger cars and a tanker truck were involved in the crash near 57th Avenue and Camelback Road.
The tanker, which was transporting oxygen, was compromised and crews had to work to contain and offload the chemicals.
Video from the scene showed what appeared to be the aftermath of a vehicle fire due to the crash and crews spraying the vehicles with a large amount of water.
No injuries were reported and Glendale fire officials say there is no active threat to anyone nearby.
Police later reported that the 27-year-old driver who struck the tanker was taken into custody. During police questioning he told detectives he wanted to kill himself and purposely drove into the tanker, expecting it to explode. When it didn't, police say he tried to use a lighter to light the car on fire.
At this time, officers showed up and used a Taser to detain the man. He reportedly ran toward officers in a "threatening manner."
He was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being taken to the Maricopa County Jail. He is facing charges of arson, aggravated assault, endangerment, and criminal damage.
