Monday, October 13, 2008

Van crashes in AZ as it carried 20+ People

Van packed with more than 20 crashes in Phoenix

Associated Press - October 13, 2008 1:54 PM ET

PHOENIX (AP) - A van packed with some 20 people suspected of being illegal immigrants crashed into two cars in southwest Phoenix while trying to elude authorities.

After Monday morning's collision at the intersection of 27th and Southern avenues, witnesses said they saw more than 15 people get out of the van, which had tipped on its side, and run into the neighborhood.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said officers first spotted the van driving erratically on Interstate 10.

At least 21 people were in custody, including the suspected driver of the van, and all were taken to hospitals to be checked out for minor bruises and back pain.

Information from: The Arizona Republic, http://www.azcentral.com

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