A passenger was killed, and a driver suffered “life-threatening injuries” in a single-vehicle crash near Maricopa High School this afternoon. 

Maricopa police and fire crews responded to a crash at West McDavid Road and North Taft Avenue just before 2:30 p.m. 

“Two individuals were located in the vehicle,” said a press release issued by MPD. “The passenger of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was transported to a valley hospital with life-threatening injuries.”

During a preliminary investigation, officers believe the car was traveling west on W. McDavid Road at a high speed when the driver failed to make a left turn just east of N. Taft Avenue.  

“The vehicle traveled across the eastbound lanes and collided with a tree,” the release said. “It is unknown if impairment played a factor in this crash.” 

Due to the nature of the collision, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office’s Vehicular Crimes Unit was asked to assist in the investigation, which is ongoing.

West McDavid Road near Taft Avenue is expected to remain closed for several hours. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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