On Friday, a man lost his life after his vehicle went through a security checkpoint at Luke Air Force Base.
As per the initial information, the fatal single-vehicle crash took place at about 3:45 p.m. The early reports showed that a vehicle crashed through the South Gate security checkpoint failing to follow proper security protocols at the base. Base security teams deployed an automated vehicle barrier, which stopped the vehicle.
The man suffered major injuries and was declared dead at the scene by the officials. Base officials confirmed that the victim was not a military member. No other details are immediately available.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
April 23, 2022
Source: 12 News