Jennifer Lee Kurkoski, 44, killed, and wrong-way driver Jaeden Matthew Spurgeon, 18, arrested in collision on U.S. 60 near Florence, Arizona
Modified Date:
Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:51pmAccident Date:
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“Preliminary information indicates the suspect drove westbound in the eastbound lanes of traffic, striking two other vehicles,” according to Lee.
The woman who was driving the first vehicle hit by the suspect was killed. Her passenger, a man, was air-lifted to Chandler Regional Medical Center.
Driver killed in crash identified as 44-year-old Mesa woman
Lee said 18-year-old Jaeden Matthew Spurgeon of Globe was hospitalized for serious injuries and awaited booking in jail on charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault and criminal damage in connection with the crash.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Wrong-way CrashPeople Involved:
Jennifer Lee Kurkoski
Jaeden Matthew Spurgeon
Roadway:
U.S. 60City:
Florence, AZCounty:
Pinal County, AZArea:
Phoenix, AZ
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