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Intoxicated Driver Crashes Stolen Truck; Kids Injured

10/2/2025

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Police Pursue Stolen Truck

Crash on September 30, 2025, after police pursued a stolen truck driving the wrong way.
The truck rolled several times and struck a tree; the steering wheel landed about 50 feet away.
Authorities said the driver showed intoxication, with a blood alcohol content of 0.183.
Police emphasized parental discussions on underage drinking and unlicensed driving, noting both children had non-life-threatening injuries.

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Teen Joyrides Stolen Truck

A 13-year-old in Flagstaff allegedly drove a stolen pickup on a high-speed joyride, causing a rollover.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Interstate-40, traveling over 100 mph and crashing into a tree.
Both children were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver's BAC was 0.183.
Police confirmed the truck was stolen; charges including DUI and reckless driving are expected.

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Police Pursue Stolen Truck

Crash on September 30, 2025, after police pursued a stolen truck driving the wrong way.
The truck rolled several times and struck a tree; the steering wheel landed about 50 feet away.
Authorities said the driver showed intoxication, with a blood alcohol content of 0.183.
Police emphasized parental discussions on underage drinking and unlicensed driving, noting both children had non-life-threatening injuries.

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