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The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. (KSAZ-TV; MCSO)<\/strong><\/p>\n From a deadly crash at a Phoenix intersection involving a light rail train to a suspected drunk driver accused of hitting and dragging a good Samaritan, here’s a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of December 30.<\/p>\n 1. Deadly light rail crash What we know:<\/p>\n One person died in a crash between a pickup truck and a light rail train at the intersection of Indian School Road and Central Avenue.<\/p>\n Dig deeper:<\/p>\n The Phoenix Fire Department says one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other people were taken to a hospital where two of them are in critical condition. The other two people suffered minor injuries.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 2. Good Samaritan dragged by alleged drunk driver What we know:<\/p>\n Glendale Police arrested Samuel Gallegos-Morga, 35, after he allegedly crashed a rental truck into a retaining wall and dragged an elderly neighbor who had approached the vehicle to help.<\/p>\n Dig deeper:<\/p>\n Investigators reported Gallegos-Morga had a blood alcohol content of 0.222%, and is being held on a $50,000 bond for the incident that left the victim hospitalized with a fractured eye socket.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 3. Arrest made in quadruple shooting The backstory:<\/p>\n Four people were shot early Sunday morning in downtown Phoenix near 1st and Washington Streets. One man suffered life-threatening injuries, while three women suffered non-life-threatening wounds.<\/p>\n Update:<\/p>\n Phoenix Police identified the alleged shooter as 22-year-old Keon Joubert and arrested him. He’s accused of multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 4. Confusing flex lanes Drivers in the new I-17 flex lanes report that lane-assist sensors and safety alarms are being triggered because vehicle software does not recognize the dotted line configurations. FOX 10’s Kenzie Beach hears from auto experts.<\/p>\n Local perspective:<\/p>\n Drivers in the new I-17 flex lanes report that lane-assist sensors and safety alarms are being triggered because vehicle software does not recognize the dotted line configurations.<\/p>\n What you can do:<\/p>\n Automotive experts recommend that drivers temporarily disable lane-assist features along the 8-mile stretch, while the Arizona Department of Transportation plans to contact automakers to request software updates for the new road layout.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 5. Boy may face charges after \u2018joke\u2019 threat What we know:<\/p>\n A youth soccer league canceled practice and police increased security at a southwestern Arizona athletic complex after a 12-year-old boy allegedly sent a threatening text message to a parents’ group chat.<\/p>\n Dig deeper:<\/p>\n The boy reportedly admitted to the threat, calling it a joke, and now faces a review of charges by county authorities.<\/p>\n Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A look at today’s weather Click here for full forecast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Morning Brief<\/a>Phoenix<\/a>News<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"article The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. 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