1 dead after car runs red light, crashes into semi-truck

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Police say one person is dead after a vehicle ran a red light and collided with a semi-truck in Phoenix.

According to Phoenix police, the deadly crash happened early Tuesday morning when a Hyundai ran a red light at the intersection of 67th Avenue and McDowell and hit the semi-truck.

Police say the driver of the semi-truck was not injured and is cooperating.

Speed and the red light violation appear to be the main factors in the crash.

The intersection is expected to be closed for several hours.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 10 Phoenix for updates.