By Associated Press - Monday, March 29, 2021

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say a 17-year-old girl died after crashing her car in a Phoenix intersection.

Phoenix police say the incident happened Sunday around 11:15 p.m. near 24th Street and Cactus Road.

According to investigators, the teen driver failed to stop for a red traffic light while making a left turn. Her car ended up hitting a median and overturning.



The girl, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the car.

Phoenix firefighters pronounced her dead at the scene.

Police have not released her identity. Toxicology tests will determine whether she was impaired.

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