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Heritage District Collision Leads to Dramatic Rescue and Hospitalization
![Crews from Maricopa Fire/Medical Department respond to a collision in the Heritage District which led to one person being hospitalized on Jan. 15, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Heritage-District-Collision-Leads-to-Dramatic-Rescue-and-Hospitalization.jpg)
On January 15, 2025, a collision occurred in Maricopa’s Heritage District, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The incident took place around 11:15 a.m. when two sedans collided at the intersection of Maricopa Road and Garvey Avenue, causing a temporary blockage of northbound traffic.
Emergency responders from the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department arrived at the scene to assist. The force of the crash left one car door pinned shut, necessitating the extrication of a passenger. According to public safety spokesperson Monica Williams, the injured passenger was transported to a local hospital and may have a broken bone, although their injuries were classified as minor.
As of now, the cause of the accident remains under investigation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
