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Two Amazon Prime Air Drones Strike Crane in Tolleson, Prompting FAA Probe

Tolleson police indicate the FAA will lead the case, with Amazon pledging cooperation.

Overview

  • Police say two Prime Air drones hit a crane in a Tolleson commercial area near Roosevelt Street just south of Interstate 10 around 10 a.m.
  • No injuries have been reported as of the latest updates.
  • Tolleson police say the Federal Aviation Administration will take over the investigation.
  • Amazon says it is working with relevant authorities following the incident.
  • On-scene video shows a badly damaged drone and multiple fire crews, with reports differing on whether the cross street was 96th or 97th Avenue.