SUV drives through Phoenix motel wall after dispute over loud music - KTAR.com

Published
June 17, 2026
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
near Thomas Road and 23rd Avenue, near the Interstate 17 access road
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Incident type
Crash, Assault

Summary

Car Crash Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: A 63-year-old man intentionally drove his gray Nissan Rogue SUV at two motel employees after a dispute over loud music, then crashed into the motel building near Thomas Road and 23rd Avenue in Phoenix around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The impact punched through the wall of a motel room, knocking a man from his bed and trapping him under the wreckage. Phoenix Fire Department rescued the trapped victim and transported him to a local hospital. The driver, Paul Hanley, was arrested and booked on three counts of aggravated assault.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Paul Hanley Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

SUV drives through Phoenix motel wall after dispute over loud music - KTAR.com

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