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Man seriously hurt after reported DUI crash near Central Avenue and Dobbins Road in south Phoenix

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and DUI
Phoenix Police
Posted at 8:38 AM, Jan 06, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-06 13:24:48-05

PHOENIX — A man is seriously hurt and another is in custody after a reported DUI crash overnight in south Phoenix.

Phoenix police say they were called to the area of Central Avenue and Dobbins Road just after 1 a.m. for a reported crash with injuries.

Officers arrived and found one man with serious injuries.

He was taken to the hospital where he is said to be in critical but stable condition.

The other driver, a 26-year-old man, was taken into custody for allegedly driving under the influence.

He faces charges that include aggravated assault and DUI.

Police believe the man that was hurt was attempted to make a left turn from Dobbins Road onto Central Avenue when the other vehicle attempted to pass him on the left, causing the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.