Phoenix, AZ — March 29, 2025, Two people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 3:00 A.M. on Thunderbird Road.

An investigation is underway into a car accident that left two people injured during the early-morning hours of March 29th. According to official reports, a pickup truck and a an SUV were traveling on Thunderbird Road near 47th Avenue when for unknown reasons the pickup struck the rear of the SUV causing both vehicle to leave the roadway and caused the pickup to strike a traffic pole and the SUV to roll.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that both drivers had sustained injuries, with the driver's being critical in nature, and both were transported to the hospital. At this time there has been no further information released about the accident, including their identities or the status of their injuries, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I see a report involving a rear-end collision that results in both vehicles leaving the roadway—one striking a traffic pole and the other rolling over—my immediate concern is whether the full scope of the crash is being carefully examined. It's easy to assume that one vehicle simply followed too closely or didn’t react in time, but serious crashes are rarely that simple. To truly understand what happened, we have to ask three essential questions: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Has anyone looked into whether a vehicle defect contributed? And has all the relevant electronic data been preserved?

In this case, the crash took place during the early morning hours and involved a pickup truck reportedly striking the back of an SUV, leading to both vehicles leaving the roadway. These circumstances should prompt a detailed reconstruction of the crash scene. That includes determining how fast each vehicle was traveling, whether visibility or road conditions played a role, and the specific sequence of impacts. However, the depth of the investigation often depends on the experience and resources of the agency responding. In crashes involving severe injuries, it’s especially important that nothing is left to assumption.

The next question is whether a vehicle defect may have contributed to the crash. Rear-end collisions often raise questions about whether brakes functioned properly or if electronic safety systems like collision alerts or automatic braking failed to engage. Likewise, the fact that the SUV rolled over raises additional concerns about its stability or roof strength—issues that are more common in certain models. Identifying any of these potential failures requires preserving the vehicles in their post-crash condition and conducting a forensic inspection before they’re repaired or destroyed.

The third question is whether all relevant electronic data has been secured. Both the pickup and the SUV likely contain electronic control modules (ECMs) that may hold vital information from the moments leading up to the crash, such as vehicle speed, braking input, and steering behavior. This data can provide clear insight into how the crash unfolded. In addition, dashcams, surveillance footage from nearby intersections or businesses, and even phone data may help complete the picture—but all of it is time-sensitive and must be preserved early in the investigation.

Until these three questions are answered, we’re left with speculation rather than facts. And for the individuals injured in this crash—especially when their injuries are reported as critical—it’s vital that every contributing factor is examined. That’s not just a matter of accountability; it’s about ensuring that any safety issues are identified and addressed, both for those directly involved and for the broader public.