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Train and vehicle collide in Phoenix; impairment suspected

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Updated  December 15, 2025 11:22am MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix
Investigation underway after train collides with car

Investigation underway after train collides with car

Police say a train crashed into a car near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road. Three adults in the vehicle were transported with non-life threatening injuries to an area hospital.

The Brief

    • Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a train, according to Phoenix Police.
    • The crash happened near 37th Avenue and Thomas Road.
    • "Preliminary information indicates impairment may be a factor for the adult driver of the vehicle," investigators said.

PHOENIX - Three people were injured after a train collided with a car near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road during the early morning hours of December 15.

What we know:

According to Phoenix Police, officers were called to the area at around 2:37 a.m., and when they arrived, they found a vehicle that was struck by a train, with three adults inside.

"The Phoenix Fire Department arrived and transported three adults to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries," read a portion of the statement.

What we don't know:

No names have been released in this case. 

Dig deeper:

"Preliminary information indicates impairment may be a factor for the adult driver of the vehicle," stated Phoenix Police Sgt. Lorraine Fernandez.

What's next:

The investigation is ongoing.

Map of the collision area

The Source

  • Phoenix Police Department

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