Man dead, two other people injured in head-on Somerton crash

SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A man was pronounced dead and two other people were injured in a crash in Somerton, according to Somerton Police Department (SPD).

On August 1, at about 8:46 p.m., officers were called about a crash in the area of South Avenue G.

SPD say a black Ford Mustang crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting a vehicle and crashing head-on with another.

The driver of the Mustang, 35-year-old Jose Manuel Castellanos, was pronounced dead on scene.

The first vehicle hit was a Toyota Venza which had four passengers. No injuries were reported.

The second vehicle was a Ford Expedition, also carrying four people. Two people were taken to Onvida Health and one was later flown to Phoenix for head trauma, according to SPD.

The crash remains under investigation, and SPD say alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call SPD at (928) 722-7411.