Driver to be Charged with DUI after Accident

Last week Thursday morning, it is reported that a serious crash occurred in Phoenix on Interstate 10. The accident led to a huge backup for drivers who are traveling on the highway and occurred on westbound I- 10 at 79th Ave. at around 6:30 AM.

According to law-enforcement officials, lanes were blocked and numerous vehicles were stopped parked along the freeway.  The Arizona Department of Transportation said that westbound I-10 reopened around 10:15 AM after a serious accident involving a car and a big rig truck.

According to a spokesperson from the Department of Public Safety, the accident occurred when the driver of a Mercedes was operating at a high rate of speed and lost control of the car. The vehicle then collided with the semi truck and ended up in the dirt median. The driver suffered serious injuries and a female passenger had minor injuries. Both had to be taken to the hospital.

The spokesperson said that the driver of the Mercedes will eventually be charged with driving under the influence, endangerment and also criminal damage.

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