August 25, 2023 – Nationwide Report®
The Mesa Police Department reported a multi-vehicle accident on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred at the intersection of Southern Avenue and Stapely Drive.
According to the officials, a Ford pickup truck was speeding on Southern Avenue when the driver lost control and hit the curb near Stapely Drive. This caused it to sideswipe a silver Chevy and crash into the rear of a silver Mazda.
The driver of the Mazda was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. The officials have identified her to be 23-year-old Karen Maldonado. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The cause of the fatal crash is still being investigated at this time. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. There are no other details available at this time.
Source: AZ Family