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Suspected drunk driving in four-car accident: Police

A Nissan Altima is hitched to a tow truck on the median of North John Wayne Parkway on June 13, 2024. (Brian Petersheim Jr.)

Maricopa Police are investigating a four-car crash on Maricopa’s main thoroughfare Thursday evening.

Police and firefighters responded to North John Wayne Parkway and Cobblestone Farms Drive South around 10:30 p.m., said public safety spokeswoman Monica Williams InMaricopa.

Paramedics were seen pulling a person from a damaged Pontiac Grand Prix at the intersection and placing him into an ambulance.

A Nissan Altima had landed on the median north of the intersection. It had rear damage and appeared to have decorative light and a Gabions in the median.

A Toyota Camry had its rear bumper removed and was left standing south of the intersection. A Kia Sorrento parked on Cobblestone Farms Drive also had rear end damage.

“One driver was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,” Williams said. “The accident appears to have been alcohol-related and a drunk driving investigation is ongoing.”

Southbound State Route 347 was closed between Cobblestone North and Cobblestone South. Traffic was detoured through residential areas.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter

Brian joined the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a Multimedia Intern focusing on a variety of multimedia tasks. His duties included file organization and taking photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in 2021, his internship transitioned seamlessly into a full-time job. Brian initially served as a dedicated photographer, but in October 2021, his role evolved as he moved into a new writing role. He is currently continuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian’s primary focus is reporting on issues related to public safety. In his free time, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and going on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.

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