A female driver reportedly ran a red light and collided with the police car, then her vehicle caught fire
Phoenix, Ariz. – A female driver died after her car collided with a Phoenix Police Department vehicle Thursday morning, according to the police department.
Authorities said just before 9 a.m., a civilian car and a police vehicle collided near 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road.
An officer was transporting a prisoner to the Cactus Park Precinct when they collided with another car as the officer attempted to turn left from Thunderbird to 35th.
Authorities said the second vehicle hit a light pole and a power box after the first impact, then caught fire.
The driver of that car, only identified as a woman, died in the collision.
The officer and the prisoner were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The deceased person allegedly failed to stop at a red light prior to the accident.
Authorities are investigating the crash.
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