Johnny Gutierrez Dead in Tragic Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 17 [Camp Verde, AZ]

1 Person Killed in Camp Verde Auto Accident on Interstate 17 near State Route 179

CAMP VERDE, AZ (June 27, 2024) – Wednesday morning, Johnny Gutierrez died in a tragic two-vehicle crash on Interstate 17.

The incident happened at around 2:00 a.m. on Interstate 17 near State Route 179 and milepost 299.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, a northbound vehicle that was traveling in the southbound lanes collided head-on with another car.

Moreover, responders pronounced the driver of the wrong-way vehicle, identified as 34-year-old Gutierrez of Camp Verde, dead at the scene. Then, paramedics transported four occupants of the second car to a hospital with serious injuries.

Furthermore, authorities believe that drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the Arizona Department of Public Safety continued investigating the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the family and community of the victim.

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Moving Forward after the Loss of Johnny Gutierrez

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