Man arrested after accident that left 4-year-old girl dead in Queen Creek

QUEEN CREEK, Arizona. – A man was arrested in relation to a traffic accident that left a 4-year-old girl dead on June 5, near Power Road and Hunt Highway.

The accident occurred around 11:30 am, when the detainee He collided with his vehicle at about 60 mph.against the back of a minivan that was stopped at a stop sign.

The two occupants of the minivan, an adult and two children, were injured. A 4-year-old girl identified as Lily died Thursday in the hospital due to the severity of her injuries.

The driver of the vehicle that caused the accident was identified as Jason Sánchez, 33 years old, who had a blood alcohol level of 0.11 at the time of the accident.

The subject was arrested at the scene and booked into the Pinal County Jail, where faces serious charges of second-degree murder and driving under the influence (DUI).

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family during this incredibly difficult time; the loss of a child is unimaginable,” said Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice.

The other people involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Authorities have not revealed any further details about the case.

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office

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The first of the mishaps occurred at noon on Wednesday, June 5, when a vehicle struck another while trying to pass it on Williamson Valley Road, just north of the intersection with Pioneer Parkway, causing it to go into the opposite lane, where He came face to face with a concrete mixing truck.

Credit: Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office

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Due to the strong impact, the car also ended up overturning on the edge of the road. The driver was transported in critical condition to a hospital, while his companion died when she was also transported by ambulance. Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies do not believe impairment was a factor in the crash. They continue to investigate the causes.

Credit: Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office

Ponderosa Fire Department

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The second fatal accident occurred early this Thursday, June 6, on Interstate 40, near Parks, when two trailer trucks apparently collided, causing the units to suffer serious damage and two people to lose their lives. At the moment it is not clear how the accident occurred, so Coconino County Sheriff’s deputies are already investigating.

Credit: Ponderosa Fire Department

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