1 dead following overnight crash at Phoenix intersection: PD
PHOENIX - Phoenix Police have identified a person who died as a result of a crash that happened during the overnight hours.
What we know:
Officers were called to the area of 38th Street and Deer Valley Road regarding a crash that resulted in injuries around 2:15 p.m on February 5.
The person who died was identified by police as 49-year-old Alanna Duval Cziperle. Besides Cziperle, two adult men were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
What they're saying:
"The preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle driven by Duval Cziperle was making a left turn onto Deer Valley Drive when it collided with the second vehicle involved, which was traveling eastbound on Deer Valley Drive. Speed appears to be a factor in this collision," read a portion of Phoenix Police's statement.
What's next:
Sgt. Rob Scherer stated, "Charging decisions related to this collision will not be made until the collision reconstruction process is complete. Additional details about the collision remain part of the ongoing investigation."
Map of the area where the crash happened
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story contained an unrelated video. The intersection, time, and date of the incident were updated. The police previously stated the crash happened on March 6 at 2:40 a.m. at 32nd Street and Bell Road.
The Source: Information for this article was gathered from statements released by the Phoenix Police Department.