3 Phoenix crashes overnight leave 2 dead, at least 6 injured

PHOENIX - Three crashes in Phoenix overnight left one person dead and a total of six people in critical condition, authorities said.

35th Avenue and Roosevelt

A crash was reported just before 3 a.m. Sunday after a Charger and a Jeep Liberty collided near 35th Avenue and Roosevelt.

Crews at the scene told FOX 10 that one of the drivers died. Multiple people in another vehicle were hurt, but police did not specify how many were involved or the extent of their injuries.

The driver is Luis Vitales, 24.

The scene of a serious crash near 35th Avenue and Roosevelt on Oct. 8.

43rd Avenue and McDowell

Two cars crashed near 43rd Avenue and McDowell at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, officials said.

Four adults in the gray SUV were hospitalized, but one died not long after. The deceased person is Flavio Ortiz, 49.

When the black SUV was checked for victims, police say they didn't find anyone inside. Because of that, they're investigating the crash as a deadly hit-and-run.

"Detectives later learned the gray SUV was making a left hand turn from 43rd Avenue to head west on McDowell Road when it collided with the black SUV that was heading southbound on 43rd Avenue," Phoenix Police said.

The scene of a crash near 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road on Oct. 8.

35th Avenue and Orangewood

Another three-car collision was reported near 35th Avenue and Orangewood at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Three women - an 18-year-old and two 19-year-olds - were critically injured but are expected to survive. One person refused to be taken to the hospital.

Police said multiple people involved in the collision ran away before first responders came.

Where it happened:

All the collisions remain under investigation.