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15-year-old driver accused of running red light, causing serious New Year's Eve crash

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Published  December 31, 2025 5:14pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

The Brief

    • A 15-year-old driver was involved in a serious crash on New Year's Eve after allegedly running a red light in Glendale.
    • The driver of the second vehicle sustained serious injuries; two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A 15-year-old driver is accused of slamming into another vehicle, causing serious injuries to the driver on New Year's Eve.

What we know:

Glendale Police said the teen driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle at the intersection of North 75th Avenue and Camelback Road. 

A pedestrian at the intersection was struck and seriously injured. At least two people were injured in the crash, and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. 

"It is safe to say they believe speed did play a factor in this crash," PIO Sergeant Bryan Hoskin said. 

The road is currently shut down.

What we don't know:

It is unclear if the driver's injuries are life-threatening at this time. Police did not release if the driver at-fault will face charges.

Map of the intersection where the collision occurred.

The Source: Glendale Police Department

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