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Driver dies after two-vehicle crash near Apache Trail and Mountain Road

MCSO
Posted at 12:30 PM, Aug 29, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-29 18:54:10-04

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — A driver has died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash near Apache Trail and Mountain Road Saturday night.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said just before 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the area for a collision with injuries.

Deputies arrived at the scene and found two vehicles with single occupants that were involved in the crash.

One man was ejected from his vehicle and suffered life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

A woman suffered minor injuries due to the crash.

Authorities say impairment is being investigated as a possible factor and no arrests or citations have been issued at this time.

The crash remains under investigation.