Kenneth Jerger, 53, killed in wrong-way crash with truck on University at 67th Street in Mesa, Arizona
Modified Date:
Fri, 06/05/2015 - 3:17pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, May 27, 20141 dead in Mesa wrong-way crash
The driver of a SUV was killed when he suddenly drove into oncoming traffic and collided with a moving truck Wednesday afternoon, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
MCSO: One dead in wrong-way crash in Mesa
Authorities said one passenger was in the SUV and three teenagers were in the Budget rental truck. Jones also said that authorities were called to Jerger's home related to a domestic violence situation.
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Kenneth Jerger died instantly in the crash on University at 67th Street, according to MCSO. A passenger in his vehicle was hurt. Three people in the moving truck also suffered minor injuries. Sheriff's deputies said they found drug paraphernalia in Jerger's SUV, and that they believe drug use might have played a role.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Kenneth Jerger
Roadway:
University at 67th StreetCity:
Mesa, AZCounty:
Maricopa County, AZArea:
Phoenix, AZ
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