Phoenix, United States - July 21, 2025 07/20/2025 10:44 pm GMT-0700 PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Phoenix police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Nissan Sentra on the southbound I-17 frontage road near Thomas Road Sunday evening. The reason for the traffic stop has yet to be confirmed. As the officer activated his emergency lights behind the car to initiate a traffic stop, it began to flee. The officer fell back to a safe distance, keeping a visual on the Nissan as it traveled southbound on the frontage road. As the suspect approached McDowell Road, he attempted to turn westbound and lost control before striking a traffic light pole. The officer arrived shortly after and approached the vehicle, making contact with the male driver as additional units responded. Once a second officer arrived, officers took the driver into custody. The Phoenix Fire Department was called to the scene to evaluate the man's injuries, which he sustained in the collision. The man was transported to a local area hospital with non-serious injuries.