AVONDALE, AZ — Two teens are dead after a car crashed into a building and caught fire near Dysart and Buckeye roads in Avondale early Saturday morning.
Officials say Phoenix officers tried to stop a vehicle seen driving recklessly near 91st Avenue and Buckeye Road. However, the driver failed to stop and reportedly sped off.
Police say they saw the driver turn onto Interstate 10 and let a Phoenix PD helicopter follow it.
According to authorities, the driver eventually crashed into a store near Dysart and Buckeye roads.
The vehicle caught fire and spread to the building.
ABC15 crews saw extensive damage to the Dodge City Market.
Firefighters were able to put out the fire, and two people were taken to a hospital, where they died.
Police officials identified the driver as 18-year-old Sergio Lara-Garcia, and the passenger as a 16-year-old male.
The relationship between the two is unclear.
The crash remains under investigation.
