A road-rage confrontation on Interstate 10 in Phoenix on January 15, 2025, ended with 26-year-old Erian Sandoval shot in the westbound lanes. After being struck by gunfire, Sandoval’s vehicle collided with the median barrier. First responders found him unresponsive and Phoenix fire personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

The other driver did not flee; he exited at 75th Avenue, parked in a nearby restaurant lot and called 911 to report his involvement. He was initially detained by Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers and later turned over to Phoenix Police homicide detectives for questioning. After the interview he was released pending further investigation. Authorities say the case will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review.

Police are asking anyone who saw the shooting or has dash-cam video from the westbound I-10 commute to come forward with information.