TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Public Information Officer Francisco Magos is updating KGUN 9 with new information about Friday night's crash.
Apparently, a Silver Mazda 3 Sedan was traveling west on Old Spanish Trail when it swerved into oncoming traffic, crashing into an eastbound Toyota Avalon.
Officer Magos describes the following:
- Toyota Avalon
- 70's-age woman as driver
- 88-year-old, dead passenger
- Silver Mazda 3 Sedan
- 21-year-old man as driver
Dorothy Smith Weaver, the passenger in the Toyota, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Magos also says there were other passengers taken to the hospital with "various injuries."
While investigating, police say confirm they found out the 21-year-old driver was "impaired." Tucson Police Department officers concluded the driver of the Toyota was not impaired.
Officer Magos says the driver of the Sedan faces charges once he's released from the hospital.
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Original story at 8:19 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30
Tucson police responded to a head-on collision at East Old Spanish Trail and South Gollob Road.
Officers advise drivers to avoid the area and find an alternate route as all directions are closed.
Stay with KGUN 9 for further updates.
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