Officials investigating a crash in west Phoenix that has left one man dead and another injured.
Phoenix Fire was called to the area of 91st Avenue and Indian School Road around 8 a.m. Saturday after receiving reports of a serious two-car crash.
One dead after a morning crash in the west valley. Indian School east and west bound closed between 91st and 87th. More @abc15 pic.twitter.com/XgwknAmFsr
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According to Phoenix Police, a 65-year-old man likely did not yield at a stop sign before entering Indian School Road from 89th Avenue. He was hit by a 23-year-old woman driving westbound.
The was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman suffered minor injuries but is expected to be OK.
#UPDATE: Authorities say 65 y/o man died in west #Phoenix crash after failing to yield; car struck by female driver who was allegedly impaired: https://t.co/3dw0E8WRzN #abc15 pic.twitter.com/mCUgwsrCoX
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The woman showed signs and symptoms of impairment is being charged with DUI, a police spokesperson said.
The two cars involved in the accident sustained significant damage An investigation remains ongoing.
