{"id":423265,"date":"2025-12-04T03:53:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T03:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/423265\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T03:53:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T03:53:32","slug":"dramatic-moment-captured-on-dashcam-video-prosecutors-seek-death-in-mercedes-vega-case-nightly-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/423265\/","title":{"rendered":"Dramatic moment captured on dashcam video; Prosecutors seek death in Mercedes Vega case | Nightly Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX<\/strong> – Man accused of hour-long violent crime spree in the Valley; a new era begins for Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport; and more – here’s a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, December 3, 2025.<\/p>\n

1. Dashcam captures dramatic moment in Scottsdale \"WATCH: <\/p>\n

Newly released video shows the moment a Tesla drove into opposing traffic, triggering a chain-reaction crash that sent a dump truck into another car and then a wall.<\/p>\n

Big picture view:<\/p>\n

The crash happened on Dec. 2 near 74th Street and Cactus Road in Scottsdale. Both the drivers of the Tesla and dump truck were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

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2. AZ murder suspects could face the death penalty \"\" <\/p>\n

Maricopa County Prosecutors say they are seeking the death penalty against two people who are accused of murdering Mercedes Vega.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“I believe the death penalty is an appropriate sentencing consideration for the jury for these two defendants,” said County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, in a statement released today.<\/p>\n

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3. Man accused of violent crime spree across Phoenix \"\" <\/p>\n

Court documents are revealing details surrounding a man who is accused of a series of armed carjacking and robberies across Phoenix.<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

36-year-old Johnny Valdez (pictured) is facing 16 charges, including aggravated assault and armed robbery with a deadly weapon. The alleged crimes happened within the span of an hour, according to police.<\/p>\n

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4. A new era for Sky Harbor Airport \"\" <\/p>\n

For the first time ever, Asia is just one direct flight away from Phoenix with the start of Taiwan-based China Airline’s flight between Sky Harbor and Taoyuan Airport in Taipei, the capital of the island country.<\/p>\n

By the numbers:<\/p>\n

The flights are offered three times a week – Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Tickets begin at under $700.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Big food recall issued <\/p>\n

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A recall has been issued for over 260,000 cases of shredded cheese sold in stores in 31 states, including Arizona, due to contamination worries.<\/p>\n

Why you should care:<\/p>\n

The recalled shredded cheeses are sold under dozens of brand names at nationwide retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Aldi. The FDA issued a Class II warning for the recall, which refers to a situation in which the “use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A look at your weather for tomorrow\u00a0<\/strong> \"Evening <\/p>\n

Get the Full Forecast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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