2 Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 19 [Green Valley, AZ]

DUI Suspected after a Wrong-Way Collision that Left 2 People Hurt

GREEN VALLEY, AZ (May 1, 2023) – Tuesday evening, two people were injured following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 19.

The incident happened on April 18th, at around 9:00 p.m., in the southbound lanes of Interstate 19.

According to reports, the incident first started when a vehicle passing the checkpoint on Interstate 19 was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes.

Deputies tailed the driver until the vehicle collided with two other vehicles traveling southbound at kilometer 63.

As a result, one person from the involved vehicles and the suspect suffered injuries. Medics transported the victims to a local hospital for treatment.

Following the collision, the officers suspected DUI as a factor in the incident.

At this time, officials have not released the condition of the victim. Further investigation is still underway.

Failing to yield the right-of-way is one of the most frequent causes of traffic collisions. Always yield the right-of-way to traffic even if there is no yield sign. It is important to drive safely and abide by all driving laws. This will help you avoid causing or increasing the risk of accidents which may have devastating consequences for you and others.

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