Three people killed and Kevin Avila, 18, arrested in collision on Interstate 10 near Picacho, Arizona

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/23/2022 - 7:33am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, April 21, 2022

3 killed in head-on crash on I-10 north of Tucson

The crash occurred following a pursuit that began when a state trooper attempted to stop the SUV “for an unknown violation" as it headed west toward Phoenix, Graves said in an email.

3 dead, several injured in head-on crash on I-10 near Picacho

DPS officials say the "SUV crossed the dirt median from westbound into the eastbound lanes and struck a tractor-trailer head-on."

Phoenix man arrested in connection with crash that killed 3 on I-10 in Picacho

Avila was booked into the Pinal County Jail on "charges of first-degree homicide, numerous counts of endangerment and aggravated assault," according to Graves.

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Kevin Avila
Roadway: 
Interstate 10