PHOENIX — Two people are dead after a crash early Sunday morning in west Phoenix.
According to the Phoenix Fire Department, crews responded to the crash near 57th Avenue and Indian School Road around 6 a.m.
Firefighters arrived and found multiple vehicles involved in the crash, with one person trapped inside a car.
One person, who has since been identified as 44-year-old Phyliss Wauneka, died at the scene, police say.
Firefighters say a man was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition. That man, identified as Antonio Wauneka, died at the hospital from his injuries.
Police believe Phyliss Wauneka was attempting to cross Indian School northbound on 57th Ave from a stop sign when they were struck by the other vehicle.
Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.
The other driver was evaluated and police say he did not show signs of impairment.
The crash remains under investigation.
