88-Year-Old Woman Killed in Gilbert Crash

An 88-year-old woman, Mary Lillian Haapala, was killed when a pickup truck crashed into the American Orchards Senior Community in Gilbert, Arizona, late Friday night. The driver, 33-year-old Joshua Michael Degolier, fled the scene but was later apprehended by police. Authorities suspect that impairment may have contributed to the incident, which caused significant structural damage to the facility. Degolier faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder and failure to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death. This tragic event underscores the dangers of impaired driving and its devastating impact on communities. Investigations are ongoing as local authorities emphasize the importance of road safety and accountability in similar cases.