Jade Pedro Dead in Tragic Crash on 40th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Driver Critical after Crash on 40th Street in Phoenix 

Phoenix, AZ (October 18, 2023) – On Monday night, 19-year-old Jade Pedro died in a crash on 40th Street. 

The fatal crash happened around 7 p.m. on 40th Street, just south of the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway.

When Phoenix police and firefighters arrived, they found a car and an SUV near the intersection in a landscaped area. Three people from the car and the driver of the SUV were taken to the hospital, where one of the car’s occupants later died. She was identified as 19-year-old Jade Pedro.

The driver of the car remains in critical condition, while another passenger and the driver of the SUV were treated and released.

According to preliminary information, investigators believe the driver of the SUV ran a red light while traveling eastbound on the 202 access road and collided with the car traveling northbound on 40th Street.

 Police believe the driver of the SUV was under the influence of alcohol, but no arrests have been made at this time. 

The investigation is ongoing.

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We at Sweet Lawyers extend our sympathy and condolences to the family and loved ones of Jade Pedro. May the bereaved find strength and comfort in this difficult time.

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