2 kids hospitalized, 5 people injured in Scottsdale multi-car crash
5 people injured, 2 children in a crash in Scottsdale
A two-car crash in Scottsdale sent two children to the hospital and caused a prolonged road closure in Scottsdale.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Five people are injured after a crash at the intersection of Shea Boulevard and Via Linda.
What they're saying:
According to Scottsdale Police officials, the initial call came in at around 8:10 p.m. on Mar. 2, and the crash involved three vehicles.
"Two vehicles were stopped side-by-side at a red light for westbound Shea, at Via Linda, when another vehicle rear-ended one of the stopped vehicles pushing it into the intersection. The rear-ending vehicle then collided with the other vehicle still stopped at the red light," read a portion of the statement.
Police officials said children were injured in the crash, but they are currently in stable condition. Meanwhile, the driver who allegedly caused the crash was arrested for suspected DUI.
Local perspective:
As a result of the crash, Scottsdale Police announced on Sunday that westbound Shea Boulevard will be closed at 110th Street. The closure lasted for hours, and Scottsdale Police announced the road's during the overnight hours of Mar. 3.