81-year-old man dead due to two-vehicle crash
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - One man is dead after clipping farming equipment Wednesday morning in Yuma leading him to crash into a car.
The crash was on Laguna Dam Road by Avenue 7E where deputies say an 81-year-old driving a truck hit ag equipment being towed by a tractor losing control and crashing into an SUV.
“Yes, there was one person that was pronounced deceased on the scene, and another person was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center with minor injuries," said Tania Pavlak, YCSO Public Affairs Specialist.
Deputies identified the man who died as Juventino Barajas.
One local saw as the crash happened.
“We stopped to look and there were two cars and a tractor and someone who passed away. It's sad for the family, the kids, and stuff…. Very sad,” explained Samuel Aguyo Galvez, crash witness.
With ag season picking up comes an increase of tractors on the road.
“Especially as harvest season is going to be approaching us, we do encourage drivers to drive slowly, to keep your distance if you do see tractors driving on the road make sure to give them ample space for them and yourself," said Pavlak.
Laguna Dam Road was closed for several hours but is now open.
UPDATE (12 P.M.) - Laguna Dam Road is now open in both directions.
UPDATE (11 A.M) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) sent out a press release about the crash.
On Wednesday morning around 5:52 a.m., YCSO received a report of a two-vehicle crash in the area of Laguna Dam Road and County 7th Street.
According to YCSO, a Ford 150 was driving northbound on Laguna Dam Road when it clipped farming equipment being towed by a tractor driving southbound.
YCSO said the Ford F150 appeared to have lost control and crashed with a Mazda CX-5 driving behind the tractor.
Deputies identified the driver of the Ford F150 as 81-year-old Juventino Barajas who died due to his injuries.
The driver of the Mazda received minor injuries, said YCSO.
This case is still under investigation.
If you or anyone else has information about this case, contact YCSO at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office said Laguna Dam Road and County 7th Street are closed in both directions due to a fatal crash.
In a Facebook post, YCSO said they are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash.
They advise the community to avoid the area and look for an alternate route.
KYMA will continue to update this story.
