Cooper Lamb, 22, Caroline Patten, 20, and 1-year-old girl killed when their vehicle is struck by other car while turning at Elliot Road and Cole Drive in Gilbert, Arizona

Modified Date: 
Fri, 02/24/2023 - 3:42pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, December 16, 2022

Sheriff’s son, grandchild killed in crash with suspected drunken driver, police say

A 22-year-old man and an infant were passengers inside the Toyota. Police said they died at the scene, while the female driver was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb's son, infant grandchild killed in crash in Gilbert

Police say a truck was traveling westbound when it T-boned a red passenger car traveling eastbound as it made a left-hand turn to go north on Cole Drive.

Car crash kills son, granddaughter of Pinal County sheriff

The driver of the truck was injured and was arrested on suspicion of DUI, according to police.

Charges recommended for driver who killed Cooper Lamb, fiance, and daughter

Manslaughter charges are being recommended for the man who killed the son, future daughter-in-law, and granddaughter of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Cooper Lamb
Caroline Patten
Brian Torres