Multiple injured in crash on S. Fortuna Road
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is investigating a crash which left multiple people injured.
According to a press release, the crash happened in the area of S. Fortuna Road and E. 24th Street at around 2:30 p.m. Friday.
YCSO says a 2025 Jeep Wagoneer stopped at the railroad crossing north of 24th Street when a Dodge Ram 2500 approached stopped traffic, failed to stop and crashed into the rear of the Jeep.
YCSO says Rural Metro arrived on scene to aid those involved in the crash, and says the driver and passengers of the Jeep were taken to Onvida Health for minor injuries.
The driver of the Dodge was also taken to Onvida Health, but YCSO says the driver was later flown to a Phoenix area hospital after suffering serious injuries.
While neither speed nor impairment appear to be a factor in the crash, the investigation remains 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.
