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1 dead, 1 hurt in crash near 91st Avenue and Thunderbird Road

The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Donald Schmitt, Jr.
91st Ave hearn deadly crash
Posted 12:37 PM, May 07, 2025
and last updated 8:34 PM, May 07, 2025

PEORIA, AZ — One person is dead and another person was hurt in a crash in Peoria early Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred near 91st Avenue and Hearn Road, which is north of Thunderbird Road, just before 4:30 a.m.

The Peoria Police Department says a truck and a sedan were involved in the crash.

The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene, and another person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim was identified Wednesday afternoon as 69-year-old Donald Schmitt, Jr.

Police believe Schmitt was driving on a flat front tire before striking a curb, hitting the truck, and then crashing into a tree in the center median.

The crash remains under investigation.