Phoenix, AZ (July 14, 2025) — A tragic high-speed collision in central Phoenix claimed the life of 25-year-old Roberto Olivas early Saturday morning. The fatal crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on July 12 near the intersection of 18th Street and Van Buren Street.

According to reports, Phoenix police say Olivas was speeding when his vehicle collided with another car driven by a teenager. Olivas suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators say the teen driver and his passengers fled the scene but were later found by officers at their residence. The teen admitted to being the driver at the time of the collision. Authorities have not released any information about potential charges as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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