Overview
- The collision happened around 5 a.m. Tuesday at Central Avenue and Indian School Road, derailing a southbound Valley Metro train.
- The pickup driver, identified as 28-year-old Mario Dircio-Castrejon, was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Phoenix Fire reported six others were involved, with four people hospitalized and two listed in critical condition.
- Valley Metro halted B line trains between Central Ave/Camelback and Thomas/Central Ave stations and advised riders to use bus route 0 during the closure.
- Light rail service through the area resumed just after 3 a.m. Wednesday as detectives continue their investigation.