Tucson, AZ – Two people were hospitalized after a Saturday evening multi-vehicle collision that occurred in Tucson, according to the Drexel Heights Fire District.
Emergency crews responded to the incident shortly after 5 p.m. on November 29, 2025, at the intersection of Ajo Highway and South Camino de Oeste.
According to the authorities, five vehicles were involved in the accident and one person was ejected from one of the vehicles.
The Drexel Heights Fire District and the Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to the scene and located one person lying on the ground. The patient and one other party with minor injuries were taken to Banner University Medical Center – Main Campus for treatment. Five other involved parties declined medical treatment.
The cause of the collision is under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Statewide Crash Trends:
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.
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