Tragedy Strikes: One Fatality in Phoenix Garbage Truck Collision

PHOENIX — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash involving a Waste Management truck that occurred Monday afternoon in north Phoenix. The collision, which occurred near 40th Street and Shea Boulevard, involved at least three vehicles, including a large garbage truck.

A 44-year-old man, identified as John McLaughlin, was pronounced dead at the scene. Three others, including a child, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Fire crews had to extricate one individual from a vehicle at the scene.

According to reports from the Phoenix Police Department, McLaughlin was operating a truck that veered into oncoming traffic, running a red light before colliding with a small SUV. The truck subsequently hit the Waste Management vehicle before coming to a halt.

Sky12 footage revealed significant damage, including a brick wall that appeared to have been destroyed during the incident. Traffic is currently restricted in the area as police conduct their investigation.

Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

Firefighters are on the scene of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of 40th St. and Cholla. Traffic will be restricted on 40th St. north and southbound between Cactus and Shea for an unknown amount of time.