Troy Garlock and Daughter Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash on Southern Avenue [Mesa, AZ]

3 Dead and 1 Seriously Injured After 3-Vehicle Crash on Southern Avenue in Mesa

Mesa, AZ (February 3, 2025) – 42-year-old Troy Garlock and his 8-year-old daughter died in a tragic three-vehicle crash on Southern  Avenue.

Reportedly, a young girl and two men are dead, and another child is hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash involving a stolen truck in Mesa on Monday morning.

According to Mesa police, a Ford F-250 was stolen in Gilbert shortly before the crash that happened just before 8 a.m. near Southern Avenue and Val Vista Road. 

That’s when police say the driver of the stolen F-250 drove left of center and collided head-on with a Nissan Armada SUV.

The driver of the SUV, identified as 42-year-old Troy Garlock, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

An 8-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl who were in the backseat were seriously injured.

Both were rushed to the hospital, where the 8-year-old later died.

Mesa police say the driver of the stolen pickup, a 29-year-old man, also died at the scene. His name has not yet been released.

A Nissan Sentra sedan was also involved in the crash, but the driver was not seriously hurt.

Speed is believed to be a factor in the collision.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area. Val Vista Road is closed between Southern Avenue and Hampton Avenue while crews investigate the crash.

There is no estimated time of reopening.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased victims. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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