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1 dead, 3 hurt after crash near 67th Avenue and Thomas Road

The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Ozzy Pena
67th ave and thomas crash
Posted at 7:02 AM, Jan 11, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-11 16:06:29-05

PHOENIX — One person is dead from a crash late Wednesday night in west Phoenix.

Phoenix police say the crash involved two cars and happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday near 67th Avenue and Thomas Road.

Officers say a man in one of the cars was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

That man has since been identified as 38-year-old Ozzy Pena.

Three other people were taken to a hospital, but all of their injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Detectives learned that the car Pena was in was driven by a man who veered into the two-way center lane of traffic while driving west on Thomas Road.

That vehicle then crashed into a truck trying to make a left turn.

Intoxication is not believed to be a factor in the crash, and it's not clear if anyone will face charges.

The crash remains under investigation.