PHOENIX, AZ – A suspected DUI driver crashed into a work truck in Phoenix on Tuesday night, killing a worker who was accessing a sewer line, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Incident Details
The victim, 54-year-old Yusuf Munir, was in the back of his work truck, which was stopped in the roadway near 32nd and Grand avenues. Emergency cones were placed around the area to designate it as a work zone when the collision occurred.
At around 10:50 a.m., a truck driver crashed into Munir’s vehicle. Phoenix police officers arrived to find Munir inside the work truck with serious injuries.
Possible DUI Involvement
- Medical personnel transported Munir to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
- The driver of the truck that struck Munir’s vehicle remained at the scene and received medical care.
- While at the hospital, officers noticed signs of intoxication in the driver, who was subsequently processed for DUI.
Next Steps in the Investigation
Authorities will determine the charges the driver may face once the investigation is completed.
This tragic incident marks another case in which DUI-related crashes continue to pose a danger to roadway workers and the public.
