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FD: 1 dead, several others seriously hurt in crash near 32nd Street and Roeser Road

Posted at 2:25 PM, Mar 01, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-02 11:50:26-05

A woman was killed and several other people were taken to the hospital, including three children, after a crash in Phoenix Thursday.

The crash happened near 32nd Street and Roeser Road around 2 p.m.

In total, there were seven people taken to the hospital, including Denise Thompson, who died from her injuries. 

According to Phoenix police, a six-year-old girl and a woman are still in critical condition after being taken to the hospital. 

Another woman, man, and two other children were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Police believe the vehicle Thompson was driving veered to the right in a dirt shoulder. The driver attempted to regain control of her vehicle and collided with a westbound vehicle. 

Officers are investigating whether speed or impairment were a factor in the crash.