According to a report by the Tucson Police Department, the incident was reported at around 2:30 p.m. January 19, on Mission Road and Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ– An investigation is underway into an accident that left two people with major injuries in Tucson on Monday afternoon.
According to a report by the Tucson Police Department, the incident was reported at around 2:30 p.m. January 19, on Mission Road and Ajo Way.
A preliminary investigation reveals that two pickup trucks collided at the intersection. Details on what may have led up to the accident were not immediately released.
The Tucson Police Department and firefighters responded to the scene and aided the involved parties.
Two people were transported by medics to a hospital for treatment. Authorities reported that the two patients were in critical condition.
At the time of the report, authorities did not release the identities of the people involved in the crash.
The investigations led to the closure of roads in the location for an unspecified duration.
The Tucson Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Arizona experienced a slight decline in traffic incidents over the past two years, though crash fatalities remain high. In 2023, the state reported 122,247 total motor-vehicle crashes with 1,307 deaths, while 2024 saw a small decrease to 121,107 crashes and 1,228 fatalities, representing a 6.1% drop in deaths compared with the previous year. Despite the modest improvement, the number of serious injuries and fatalities remains near historically high levels, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges.
Speeding, impaired driving, and failure to use safety devices continue to be major contributing factors in fatal and serious crashes across the state. Emergency response efforts and public safety campaigns aim to reduce these risks, but Arizona’s highways and urban roads continue to see a significant number of severe accidents annually.
If you or a loved one has been injured in this collision, you can learn more about your options by visiting our personal injury attorney page.