Prescott Valley Man Dies in Head-On Crash Along State Route 89A [Prescott, AZ]

Wrong-Way Driver Kills 28-Year-Old Driver Following Crash Along State Route 89A

Prescott, AZ (August 6, 2021) – A wrong-way driver caused a crash along State Route 89A and left one person dead on Thursday midnight. 

According to the Prescott Police, the incident occurred on August 5 along State Route 89A just before 1 a.m. 

Police said that the 38-year-old Prescott man was driving his truck westbound on the highway in the eastbound lane. Then, his truck went under the overpass at Granite Dells Parkway.

As a result, his truck collided head-on with a smaller vehicle. 

Due to the impact of the collision, the 28-year-old driver of the small passenger vehicle from Prescott Valley died. Meanwhile, the truck driver sustained critical injuries and was brought to a hospital near Phoenix. However, there has been no update regarding his current condition. 

Authorities have not released the identification of the now-deceased victim. 

Furthermore, the preliminary duties and investigation prompted the closure of the roadway for hours.

Police are still investigating the crash and they believed impairment was a factor. 

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We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our deepest sympathies are with them during this difficult time.

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