Vehicle Accident near Cotton Lane Left 1 Injured, 1 Dead

GOODYEAR, AZ (April 6, 2022) – Early Thursday morning, a two-vehicle collision near MC-85 left one man dead, police said.

Just after 12:30 a.m., the authorities responded to the scene of the collision near MC-85 and Cotton Lane.

Eventually, one man was pronounced dead at the scene while the second man sustained non-serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.

At this time, the identities of the victims or the make of their vehicles were not released.

It is not yet determined whether speed or impairment played a role in the crash.

Meanwhile, the accident blocked the MC-85 in both directions but has since reopened.

Authorities are still actively investigating the crash.


The entire team at 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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