Alessa Osuna Killed in Car Crash in Central Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona—Alessa Osuna, age 15, was killed on Saturday evening after a vehicle turned left in front the car she occupied. The crash occurred at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Camelback Road.

According to investigators with the Phoenix Police Department, Ms. Osuna was the passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound on 7th Avenue. As the vehicle approached the intersection, another car traveling southbound on Seventh Avenue attempted to turn left to proceed eastbound on Camelback Road. The two vehicles collided in the intersection.

Ms. Osuna was rushed to a local hospital where she died from her injuries. The male driver of her vehicle also was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. His current condition is unknown.

Two men occupying the left-turning vehicle sustained only minor injuries in the crash

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Alessa Osuna over this tragic loss.