T-Bone Collision at Iconic Intersection Causes Major Traffic Jam

A two-car collision at the intersection of Smith-Enke Road and Vintage Drive caused significant traffic delays during the evening rush hour on October 11, 2024. The incident, reported at approximately 5 p.m., involved a black Toyota sedan and a red Jeep SUV, leading to substantial damage indicative of a T-bone crash.

Maricopa police and fire crews were dispatched to the scene, where they managed traffic flow as one lane in both directions was obstructed. According to city spokesperson Monica Williams, the traffic was cleared by 5:29 p.m.

Emergency responders evaluated one individual at the site, but there was no need for hospitalization. In a related note, another accident at the same intersection resulted in the hospitalization of a motorcyclist the previous Wednesday.