The collision occurred at about 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Alma School Road and Riggs Road, south of Chandler.
Sun Lakes, AZ – Five people, including two children, were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Sun Lakes early Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
The collision occurred at about 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Alma School Road and Riggs Road, south of Chandler.
According to reports, two vehicles were involved in the crash under circumstances that have not yet been disclosed. Details regarding how the vehicles were traveling prior to the collision were not immediately released.
Emergency responders confirmed that three adults and two children sustained serious injuries in the crash. All five victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Their identities have not been made public.
The cause of the Sun Lakes crash remains under investigation as officials work to determine the factors that led to the collision.
Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, along with crews from the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority and the Chandler Fire Department. Authorities secured the area while paramedics provided medical aid and transported the injured victims.
The crash caused disruptions in the area surrounding Alma School and Riggs roads as emergency crews worked at the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Crash Statistics in Arizona
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, there were 1,294 traffic fatalities reported statewide in 2022, with tens of thousands of injury crashes recorded. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that intersection-related crashes account for a significant portion of serious injury collisions each year.
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