The driver of the speeding vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene
Mesa, AZ. – Two people were killed and eight others, including three police officers, were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Mesa.
The collision occurred near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Dobson Road at around 12:30 a.m.
According to a police report, a vehicle was exiting a private driveway when it was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling a high rate of speed.
The impact caused the struck vehicle to erupt into flames. The speeding vehicle sustained severe damage.
The driver of the speeding vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 17-year-old passenger riding in the second vehicle also died as a result of the crash.
Five passengers in the second car suffered minor injuries and were transported to area hospitals, where they were treated and later released.
Police indicated that no charges will be filed in connection with the crash and that speed was cited as a contributing factor in the deadly collision.
Three police officers sustained minor injuries during the rescue efforts and were treated at a hospital before being released.
The multi-vehicle collision remains under investigation.
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