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Phoenix police car struck by suspected DUI driver during pedestrian crash investigation
Southern Avenue has been shut down in Laveen after a woman was fatally hit by a car, and police say a patrol vehicle was also struck during the investigation.
PHOENIX - Southern Avenue was shut down in Laveen after a woman was fatally hit by a car, and police say a patrol vehicle was also struck during the investigation.
The pedestrian crash happened near 31st Avenue and Southern overnight. Nakita Lupe, 25, had been crossing the street when she was hit by a car. She died from her injuries.
The vehicle stayed at the scene, and the driver cooperated with officers. Impairment was not a factor in the crash.
During the investigation, a sedan reportedly drove through the barricades and hit a police cruiser. A police officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the car that hit the police vehicle, identified as 21-year-old Dai Zhawn Harris, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was booked into jail.
No one else was injured.
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