2 Killed, 2 Injured in Two-Car Accident on Scottsdale Road

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (April 17, 2023) – Friday night, a DUI crash on Gold Dust Avenue claimed the lives of Jana Diaz and Joy Diaz. The incident happened on April 7th, at around 7:45 p.m., at Gold Dust Avenue and Scottsdale Road, just south of Shea Boulevard. According to reports, a vehicle, occupied by the Diaz family, was stopped at a red light at the intersection when the drunk driver crashed into them. The drunk driver was reportedly traveling at 100 mph. The impact of the collision caused the Diaz family’s car to rip in half and left all of the occupants of the vehicle severely injured. First responders to the site of the collision pronounced 47-year-old Jana Diaz and 10-year-old Joy Diaz dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics transported Chino Diaz and 16-year-old Ryan Diaz to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Jana Diaz and Joy Diaz.
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