PHOENIX — Phoenix police say two people were killed and multiple others hurt in a serious crash near 32nd Street and Cactus Road Tuesday night.
The crash occurred around 8:20 p.m. when 23-year-old Lex Christopher Currie, driving a Toyota Camry, collided with a Nissan Maxima. The collision caused the Nissan to veer off the road and into a block wall. The Toyota reportedly continued into southbound traffic, hitting a Chevrolet Cruz and another vehicle that left the scene.
Fire officials took Currie to the hospital where he showed signs of impairment. He suffered minor injuries in the crash.
The driver of the Nissan, a 25-year-old man, suffered serious injuries. His two passengers, 24-year-old Kimberly Sorg and 49-year-old Michelle Kardis, were killed in the crash.
The driver of the Chevy, a 53-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries.
It's unknown if there were any injuries to anyone in the fourth car, a light-colored passenger car, that fled the scene.
Police say speed and impairment are believed to be factors in the crash.
Currie has been released from the hospital and has been arrested, facing charges for murder, aggravated assault, and endangerment.
