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Wrong-Way Driver Hits Power Pole, Disrupting Phoenix Light Rail Service

Westbound trains are stopping only at 24th St/Jefferson, 12th St/Jefferson until further notice.

Overview

  • Police say a truck struck an electrical pole near 17th Street and Washington Street just after 3 a.m. Sunday.
  • Officers determined the truck was traveling the wrong way on the westbound-only stretch of Washington Street.
  • The driver fled before officers arrived, while a passenger remained at the scene, according to police.
  • Valley Metro reports the damaged pole powers the line and crews are making repairs expected to take several hours.
  • Service on the A Line is limited westbound during the repair work, with updates to be provided by Valley Metro.