Elderly Woman Killed, Family Injured in Suspected Impaired Driving Crash on U.S. 60
An 82-year-old grandmother was killed and three family members were injured on U.S. 60 near Higley Road in Arizona after a suspected impaired driver crashed into their vehicles while they were stopped to change a tire on the freeway shoulder.
Charlotte, NC, September 20, 2026 — A fatal crash on U.S. 60 in Arizona has resulted in the death of an 82-year-old grandmother and injuries to three other family members. The incident occurred near Higley Road.
According to preliminary information, the family had stopped on the freeway shoulder of U.S. 60 to change a tire. While they were engaged in this activity, a driver, suspected of being impaired, collided with their vehicles.
The impact of the crash led to the death of the grandmother. Three other family members sustained injuries. The severity of their injuries and their current conditions were not specified in the summary provided.
The identity of the victims and the suspect have not been released. The specific timeline of the incident, including the date and exact time, was also not provided. The status of the suspected impaired driver, including any arrest or charges, was not detailed in the summary.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, with a focus on the driver’s alleged impairment. The details regarding the make and model of the vehicles involved, as well as the exact sequence of events leading up to and following the crash, are subject to ongoing investigation. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Molly McBride, Gray News staff on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
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