Driver ejected from vehicle after Phoenix car crash

Published July 23, 2026 9:04 AM MST

A driver who police say was ejected from a car on July 23 following a crash in Phoenix was taken to the hospital, and a 21-year-old woman was arrested.

What we know:

Phoenix police say officers responded to a report of a crash at 3:15 a.m. in the area of 43rd Avenue and Claremont Street.

"When officers arrived, they noticed an alcoholic odor coming from one of the drivers. They also found open alcohol containers. Officers conducted Standard Field Sobriety Tests and determined the driver was impaired," Phoenix Police said.

Police say that driver swerved into oncoming traffic and caused a four-car crash. Phoenix Firefighters treated several people on scene for their injuries. A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

The driver who was arrested was identified as 21‑year‑old Briyanna Nicole Paz.

What we don't know:

Police have not released the name of the driver, or the charges she may be facing.

Map of where the crash happened:

The Source: Information for this article was gathered from the Phoenix Police Department.

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