Driver killed in Phoenix crash
The crash happened near 59th Avenue and Indian School Road, police said. The roadways is shut down in the area of the crash.
PHOENIX — A driver died after crashing into a tree in west Phoenix, according to authorities.
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The Phoenix Police Department said the crash happened at around 1:45 a.m. Sunday near 59th Avenue and Indian School Road.
Police identified the driver as 20-year-old Jesus Dominguez-Romo.
Police said the Phoenix Fire Department arrived to crash first and confirmed the driver had died.
Police said speed is believed to be a factor in the crash. Investigators believe Dominguez-Romo was driving west on Indian School Road when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.
The roadway in the area is shut down as police investigate the incident.
This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available.
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