Woman arrested after fatal accident southwest of town

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A woman is accused of causing a three-vehicle fatal accident on Sunday night, after using alcohol and marijuana, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said. 

According PCSO officials, Chelsea Edwards, 19, faces various charges following the incident, however a list of charges was not released by PCSO to InMaricopa. 

According to azfamily.com, Edwards faces charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a serious injury, and driving under the influence.

At about 7 p.m., PCSO deputies arrived on Ralston Road near Fanner Drive, where it was learned that three-vehicles were involved, and that a 21-year-old woman, Karina Luna, was killed.  

A third driver also suffered serious injuries, and their condition is unknown. 

Edwards was suspected to be at fault for the accident, officials said adding that Edwards had admitted to speeding and recent use of alcohol and marijuana.  

Edwards was booked into jail, and other details of the collision are still under investigation.

Update at: Maricopa woman who crashed car, killed 1 gets 26 years in prison. 

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.