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One person hurt in wrong-way crash near I-17 and Loop 101

DPS believes impairment was a factor
One hurt after wrong-way crash near I-17 and Loop 101
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PHOENIX — One person is hurt after a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning in north Phoenix.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says it happened near Interstate 17 and Loop 101 just after 2:45 a.m.

DPS officials believe the wrong-way vehicle was driving on Loop 101 eastbound to the northbound I-17 transition ramp when it hit another vehicle.

Authorities say the 30-year-old male wrong-way driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. When he's released he's expected to face charges for aggravated DUI and endangerment, according to DPS.

The crash remains under investigation.

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