Traffic Accident near Mescal Left 5 Hospitalized

VAIL, AZ (August 18, 2022) – A head-on collision on Interstate 10 left one dead and injured five others late Sunday night.

Police responded to a crash on August 14th at around 11:00 p.m. involving a Mazda sedan and a Toyota Camry.

Furthermore, police said the Mazda was traveling east in the westbound lanes and crashed head-on with the Toyota.

According to responding emergency crews, one juvenile occupant of the Mazda died in the crash. The driver of the Mazda was also injured.

In addition, four occupants of the Camry were also taken to the hospital for treatment, but their conditions are currently unknown.

Meanwhile, the driver of the Mazda was suspected of being impaired. No other information has been released, further investigations are underway at this time.

Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the victim who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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