Twice the Limit Before Sunrise: DUI Driver Arrested After Fiery I-17 Crash in Phoenix
By: Ciara Perez | Investigative Journalist | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)
Published October 13th, 2025
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PHOENIX, AZ — A suspected drunk driver was arrested early Saturday morning after causing a two-vehicle rear-end collision on Interstate 17, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS).
At approximately 6 a.m., State Troopers responded to reports of a crash involving two vehicles on I-17. When they arrived, they discovered significant front-end damage to one of the vehicles, which had collided with another car in wet roadway conditions.
Authorities say the driver responsible for the collision showed several signs of impairment. A preliminary breath test revealed a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.164 — more than twice Arizona’s legal limit of 0.08. The driver was taken into custody at the scene for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash, though both vehicles sustained considerable damage.
AZDPS reminds drivers:
“If you decide to drink, find a sober ride home. There is no such thing as ‘sleeping it off’ — only time can sober you up. That drink isn’t worth a life.”
🚓 DUI = JAIL
#AZDPS #CourteousVigilance #AZTroopers #DontDUI
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