Police officer seriously injured in an accident in southern Phoenix

Phoenix (azfamily) – A police officer has serious injuries after participating in an accident during the night in southern Phoenix.

The accident occurred around 12:45 am on Friday near Buckeye Road and the I-17 Black Canyon Access Road. Phoenix police said the officer’s SUV was involved in an accident with two other vehicles, which led to the police SUV that turned around and landed sideways.

The officer was taken to the hospital with serious but not potentially fatal injuries. Phoenix PD said he is in stable conditions.

A total of two adults were in the other vehicles involved, and both were hospitalized with injuries that did not enhance life, police said.

The elevated Buckeye Road step in the I-17 closed in both directions from 22nd Avenue to 24th Avenue, but all roads are now reopened.

This is still an active investigation. It is not yet known if speed or disability played a factor in the accident.

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