One in critical condition following crash in Wellton

WELLTON, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is investigating a crash in Wellton, which left one person in critical condition.

YCSO says they responded to the desert area of El Camino del Diablo, three miles south of E. County 14th Street, before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Upon arrival, YCSO says a motor grader was driving northbound when the operator "moved to the right of the gravel roadway to allow approaching northbound traffic to pass."

However, after one vehicle safely passed, a Ford F-150 crashed into the rear of the motor grader.

In addition to YCSO, Rural Metro, the Wellton Fire Department and Tri-Valley Ambulance Services also responded to "assess on-scene injuries."

YCSO says Care Flight airlifted the front passenger of the Ford to a Phoenix area hospital in critical condition while the operator of the motor grade, driver and third passenger of the Ford were taken to Onvida Health for non-life-threatening injuries.

While alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information regarding the case, call YCSO at 928-783-4427, call 78-CRIME to remain anonymous, or visit YCSO's website to submit an anonymous tip.