Teen dies in Chandler crash that sent 8 to hospital

Teen dies in Chandler crash that sent 8 to hospital

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: May 10, 2023

One fatality, six people hospitalized, two with serious injuries, five with minor injuries

CHANDLER, AZ - A weekend crash in Chandler has left a teen dead and eight people injured, according to investigators. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies confirmed on Tuesday evening that the 18-year-old died at the hospital.

The incident occurred on Saturday, just after 5:30 a.m., when a truck carrying six people collided with a sedan carrying two people near Hunt Highway and Arizona Avenue. All eight individuals were rushed to the hospital. A 16-year-old and a 49-year-old remain hospitalized with serious injuries, while the other five had minor injuries, investigators said.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The identity of the deceased teen has not been released. Deputies are continuing to investigate the incident.

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Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
16-year-old, 49-year-old, unnamed teen
Vehicles:
truck, sedan
Fatality:
YES
State:
Arizona
City:
Chandler
Location:
Hunt Highway and Arizona Avenue
Date of Incident:
2023-05-06
Time of Incident:
Just after 5:30 a.m.

Hunt Highway and Arizona Avenue

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