Jorge Rios Killed Somerton Crash at W County 15th Street and S Avenue D

The driver of the Silverado and a passenger of the Lincoln were rushed to Onvida Health for treatment

Somerton, AZ. – A 68-year-old man was killed in a Friday morning car crash in Somerton.

According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, the deadly collision occurred at the intersection of West County 15th Street and S Avenue D about 10:10 a.m.

Jorge Enriquez Rios was driving a silver Lincoln LS eastbound on County 15th Street when he reportedly failed to stop at a posted stop sign and struck a Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound on Avenue D.

Rio succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The driver of the Silverado and a passenger of the Lincoln were rushed to Onvida Health for treatment in unknown condition.

Police suspect speed was a factor in the collision.

More information about the accident was not released.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.