Arizona

Man Killed in Accident at State Route 260 in Camp Verde, AZ

Published on: October 1, 2021

Date of Accident
September 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 260, Camp Verde, AZ, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at State Route 260 in Camp Verde, AZ on September 29th, 2021. Officials say that the crash happened when a commercial truck lost air in its brakes during a turn. This caused the truck to overturn, striking a pickup truck before overturning onto a van. A 78-year-old passenger in the van died at the scene. The driver and passenger of the pickup truck were treated for minor injuries as was the driver of the van. The truck driver suffered minor injuries and impairment was not suspected. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
State Route 260
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (3)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer lost air in brakes during a turn and overturned, hitting a pickup truck and overturning onto a van

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