3 people struck by a car in north Phoenix; driver hospitalized

The collision happened near Desert Cove Avenue and Tatum Boulevard, north of Shea Boulevard.
The collision happened near Desert Cove Avenue and Tatum Boulevard, north of Shea Boulevard.(Arizona's Family)
Published: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:36 PM MST|Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:07 PM MST
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PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Multiple people are in the hospital after they were struck by a car in north Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon. Phoenix firefighters say two cars collided at Desert Cove Avenue and Tatum Boulevard, north of Shea Boulevard, and three people walking in the area were hit by one of the vehicles. One driver was also hurt in the initial crash.

Officials say three pedestrians and the driver were taken to the hospital. One of the pedestrians, a man in his 40s, is in extremely critical condition. One person had to be rescued from underneath one of the cars.

Tatum Boulevard was closed from Shea Boulevard to Desert Cove Avenue but has since reopened.

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