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Two dead, one in custody after reported DUI crash in Surprise

The crash happened near Grand Avenue and Deer Valley Road
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Posted at 6:21 AM, Oct 14, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-15 17:19:13-04

SURPRISE, AZ — Two people are dead and one person is in custody after a reported DUI crash overnight in Surprise.

Surprise police say they got a call about the crash near Grand Avenue and Deer Valley Road just after 2 a.m.

When officers arrived, they found two vehicles involved.

Two sisters, identified as 19-year-old Bea Cueto and 20-year-old Althea Cueto, died from their injuries in the crash.

Police say a 22-year-old man was taken into custody, as alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Potential charges are pending lab results.

The crash remains under investigation.