Man Injured After Allegedly Stolen Ambulance Crash on 75th Avenue and Osborn Road [Phoenix, AZ]

Police Investigate Crash on 75th Avenue and Osborn Road in Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ (August 28, 2026)— A man suffered minor injuries in a crash on 75th Avenue Thursday night after an allegedly stolen Phoenix Fire ambulance crashed into a pickup truck in west Phoenix, authorities said.

Phoenix police identified the suspected ambulance driver as 24-year-old Grace Vicente, a New Mexico correctional officer.

According to police, Vicente allegedly entered the driver’s seat of a Phoenix Fire ambulance parked near Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre around 11 p.m.

The ambulance was in the area of 83rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard during a concert.

Authorities clarified that the ambulance was running, but the keys had not been left inside. Fire personnel were not responding to an emergency call at the time.

Prosecutors said paramedics had stepped away to retrieve a gurney when they discovered the ambulance was gone.

Police said Vicente allegedly drove away in the ambulance before crashing into a pickup truck near 75th Avenue and Osborn Road, less than two miles from the amphitheater. Prosecutors also said the ambulance struck a wall.

A man involved in the crash was taken away on a stretcher, although police said he did not suffer serious injuries.

Officers arrived at the collision scene and arrested Vicente. Investigators said she showed signs of impairment, and prosecutors alleged that she later acknowledged blacking out.

Police booked Vicente on suspicion of driving under the influence and theft of means of transportation. During her initial court appearance, a judge set her bond at $7,500.

Vicente’s defense attorney requested that she be released on her own recognizance and noted that she works as a sergeant with the New Mexico Corrections Department.

The allegations against Vicente have not been proven in court, and criminal charges do not constitute a conviction.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged ambulance theft and subsequent collision.

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Compassionate Support After a Crash Involving an Allegedly Impaired Driver

A collision involving an allegedly impaired driver can leave injured people facing medical concerns, vehicle damage, insurance questions, and significant emotional stress.

Our thoughts are with the man who was injured in this west Phoenix crash and with everyone affected by the incident.

Crashes involving unusual circumstances, such as an allegedly stolen emergency vehicle, may require investigators to examine several layers of evidence.

Authorities may review surveillance footage, police reports, vehicle data, witness statements, roadway evidence, toxicology results, and other information to determine exactly what happened.

When a criminal investigation is also underway, the facts surrounding the collision may continue to develop as additional evidence becomes available.

In this case, police arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of DUI and theft of means of transportation after an ambulance allegedly struck a pickup truck and a wall. Those allegations have not been proven in court, and the investigation remains ongoing.

At Sweet Lawyers, we understand that even injuries initially described as minor can still disrupt a person’s life. Some crash victims may require follow-up medical treatment, diagnostic testing, physical therapy, medication, or time away from work.

They may also need to deal with vehicle repairs, insurance communications, and documentation while trying to recover physically and emotionally.

Our team approaches personal injury matters with compassion, patience, and close attention to each client’s circumstances.

We focus on helping injured individuals understand the services and resources that may be available while providing clear, respectful communication throughout the process.

Crashes involving suspected impairment can also raise questions about insurance coverage, responsibility, and the relationship between criminal proceedings and an injured person’s recovery. Every situation is different, which is why careful review of the available evidence can be important before drawing conclusions.

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