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El Mirage, AZ (July 11, 2026) – Four people were injured after a crash involving a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office patrol truck on Thursday night, July 9, shortly before 10:30 p.m. near Grand Avenue and Santa Fe Lane outside El Mirage.
The crash involved a sheriff’s deputy’s truck and another vehicle, which sustained heavy rear damage. The deputy and three people in the other vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials said all four people were expected to be OK.
Grand Avenue was closed for several hours overnight before all lanes reopened early Friday morning. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately available. We extend our thoughts to the injured and wish them a swift recovery.
How Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles Are Reviewed
Crashes involving emergency vehicles can involve factors such as roadway conditions, vehicle movement, traffic patterns, and the actions of all drivers involved. Reviews may examine vehicle damage, travel paths, and conditions present before the collision.
Emergency vehicles may operate under different circumstances, but each crash is examined based on the specific details available. Roadway design, visibility, and nearby traffic conditions can also provide context. These factors can help explain how collisions involving official vehicles and other motorists occur.
