Two Men Pronounced Dead after Head-On Speeding Accident near Kinney Road

TUCSON, AZ (February 13, 2023) – Saturday night, Anthony Nguyen and Ryan Au were killed in a wrong-way collision on Gates Pass Road.

Around 9:45 p.m., police responded to the scene just east of Kinney Road on February 4th.

Per reports, Au was driving a westbound car on a bend of Gates Pass Road and crossed the center divider. As a result, the car struck an eastbound pickup-truck occupied by four people, head-on.

Medics arrived and pronounced and 20-year-old Au and his passenger, 23-year-old Nguyen dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, paramedics transported four occupants from inside the pickup-truck to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

Following preliminary duties, investigators say excessive speed was a factor in the collision. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Anthony Nguyen and Ryan Au.


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