Serious Injury Collision

Event date: Sunday, May 27, 2012, from 9:34 AM to 9:34 AM

Date:	5/27/2012
Time:	5:45 AM
Report #:
Location:	Raintree/Loop 101
Driver Info:	(Sole Occupant) Richard Lindstrom, 23yr old Scottsdale Resident Seriously Injured
Suspect Data:	NA
Details:	Lindstrom was observed by a witness travelling in excess of 100 mph northbound on the 101 Freeway in a Nissan sedan. He exited at Raintree and failed to negotiate the intersection of Raintree Road and the Access road. He lost control and struck a Honda minivan that was waiting at the intersection. After striking the minivan, Linsdtrom's vehicle went airborn onto the commercial property northeast of the intersection. His car struck a tree and stopped. Lindstrom sustained serious and life threatening injuries and was transported to SHC-Osborn for emergency treatment. His is currently in critical condition at the hospital. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this collision. The driver of the Honda minivan was not injured. The intersection was closed down for 4 hours while the investigators completed their investigation.

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