Arizona

José Guillermo Castellanos González, Efrain Gutiérrez-Ávila Killed in Chain-Reaction Accident at I-10 near Chandler, AZ

Published on: October 21, 2024

Date of Accident
October 16, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
José Guillermo Castellanos González, Efrain Gutiérrez-Ávila
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-10 near Chandler, AZ on October 16th, 2024. Police say the incident involved multiple vehicles colliding in a chain-reaction crash that began when a box truck allegedly failed to slow in time. Reports say the truck collided with a pickup truck and three other cars before striking a median and catching fire. Officials say the driver of the box truck and pickup truck,  identified as 53-year-old José Guillermo Castellanos González and 62-year-old Efrain Gutiérrez-Ávila, were fatally injured. Two other drivers were hospitalized with minor injuries. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck, Pickup, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-10 near Chandlery, AZ
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Multiple vehicles were involved in a chain reaction crash

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