Elderly Woman Killed, Three Injured in Suspected Impaired Driving Crash on U.S. 60 in Arizona
An 82-year-old grandmother was killed and three family members were injured on U.S. 60 near Higley Road in Arizona when a suspected impaired driver crashed into their vehicles as they were changing a tire on the freeway.
Terre Haute, IN, September 20, 2026 —
An incident on U.S. 60 near Higley Road in Arizona has resulted in the death of an 82-year-old woman and injuries to three other family members. The crash occurred while the family was reportedly changing a tire on the freeway.
Authorities have indicated that a suspected impaired driver collided with the vehicles belonging to the family. The collision tragically led to the fatality of the grandmother. Three other family members sustained injuries in the incident. The extent of their injuries was not immediately detailed.
The specific names of the deceased or injured individuals have not been released. Additionally, details regarding the driver suspected of impairment, including their identity, condition, or any charges filed, were not provided. The status of any ongoing investigation into the crash was also not immediately available.
The location of the crash, U.S. 60 near Higley Road, is a significant thoroughfare, and incidents involving stopped vehicles on freeway shoulders can pose substantial risks. The Arizona Department of Public Safety or local law enforcement agencies typically investigate such fatal collisions, examining factors such as driver impairment, speed, and road conditions. The investigation will likely focus on determining the sequence of events leading up to the crash and confirming the impairment of the driver involved.
Story summarized from the original created by Molly McBride, Gray News staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
