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Two-Vehicle Crash Near Warm Springs And Rainbow Leaves A Woman Dead
Wednesday evening around 5 p.m. a two vehicle crash left one dead and one arrested. The accident involving the two vehicles took place along West Warm SPrings Road, West of Montessouri Street, near Rainbow Boulevard.
According to police a 2020 Toyota Sienna was heading east when it crossed into the westbound lanes and hit a 2021 Tesla Model Y that was traveling west. The Tesla driver tried to get out of the way when the Toyota moved back toward the eastbound lane, but the vehicles collided and stopped in the roadway.
A passenger of the Toyota was taken to UMC Trauma Center with serious injuries. After arriving at the hospital the passengers’ injuries progressively worsened and she later died despite life saving efforts.
Both drivers remained at the scene. Police later determined that the driver of the Toyota was under the influence and was arrested on charges related to the crash and impairment. This is the 53rd traffic related fatality this year in Metro’s jurisdiction. The crash remains under investigation.
No more information is available at this time.
Jun 12, 2026
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