Peoria crash kills 1, critically injures another

A tragic crash in Peoria, Arizona, on February 12 resulted in the deaths of two individuals, a married couple, who were in a sedan that collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of 87th Avenue and Cactus Road. Initially, one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second victim succumbed to life-threatening injuries shortly after being hospitalized. The driver of the pickup truck, who was not seriously injured, is cooperating with police as they investigate the incident, with speed and impairment being considered as potential factors. The area surrounding the crash site has been closed off for several hours as authorities continue their investigation. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in busy intersections.