Crash involving Phoenix Police SUV kills driver, department says
PHOENIX - A deadly crash involving a Phoenix Police SUV closed down a north Phoenix intersection on Thursday night.
What we know:
It happened at Cave Creek and Pinnacle Peak roads on June 19 at around 7:20 p.m.
"The officer was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle involved was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition," Phoenix Police Sgt. Rob Scherer said.
Shortly after arriving at the hospital, the driver was pronounced dead. He was identified as Erik Yrigollen, 53.
Dig deeper:
Investigators say the driver who died ran a red light and crashed into the officer.
"The preliminary investigation indicates victim was traveling westbound on Pinnacle Peak Road when he did not stop for a red light and collided with the Phoenix Police Tahoe which was traveling northbound on Cave Creek Road," Sgt. Rob Scherer said.
Map of where the crash happened