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One man dead in head-on car crash in Wellton

WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A man died in Wellton after a car crash, leaving another person with serious injuries, according to Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO).

On April 23, at about 4:45 p.m., deputies were called about a crash in the area of S. Avenue 36E and E. County 11th Street.

YCSO says a Ford 500 was traveling north on S. Ave. 36E when it veered into the southbound lane to pass a vehicle and crashed head on with a Dodge Ram 2500.

Deputies and Wellton Fire quickly arrived but the driver of the Ford was pronounced dead on scene.

The driver was identified as 24-year-old Kevin Espinoza of Dateland, Arizona. He was the only person in the vehicle.

The driver of the Dodge Ram was airlifted to a Phoenix hospital for serious injuries.

YCSO says it is unknown if impairment was a factor.

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