2 dead following crash in Peoria
Police are at the scene of a crash in Peoria that left two people dead, and officials say speed and impairment were factors.
PEORIA, Ariz. – A crash involving two vehicles on Feb. 12 in Peoria left two people dead.
The crash happened on Feb. 12 near 87th Avenue and Cactus Road.
What we know:
Peoria Police say an adult was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, but they later died.
What we don’t know:
The victims were not identified.
The cause of the crash is unknown, but speed and impairment are being investigated.
What they’re saying:
“The other driver of the vehicle has remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation,” police said. “Our officers are still determining what took place as a result of this collision.”
Cactus Road is closed from 85th to 91st Avenue due to the crash.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Map of where the crash happened


