Around 6:30 Thursday morning, the driver of a Mercedes Benz, allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control, went into the center median of Interstate 10, re-entered the highway and collided with a semi-tractor trailer truck. The Mercedes continued about a quarter mile before coming to a stop. The truck ended up jack-knifed in the median.
The Mercedes driver suffered serious injuries and a female passenger was slightly injured. She initially told police that she had been kidnapped, though she later recanted her story. Both the driver and passenger were transported to a local hospital.
A Department of Public Safety spokesperson said that the driver will be charged with driving under the influence in Arizona, endangerment and criminal damage. Interstate 10 was re-opened around 10:15 am.
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