Tucson, AZ – 2 Victims Killed in 2-Car Crash at Magee Rd Near Paseo del Norte

Tucson, AZ (March 2, 2020) – Two people died Saturday night after a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Tucson

Officers from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said that deputies responded to a call around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. Per authorities, a vehicle traveling eastbound on Magee Road collided in the intersection of Magee Road and Paseo del Norte with an SUV traveling westbound. The two passengers in the SUV, Luanna Encinas, 24, and Priscilla Tamez, 41, were both declared dead at the scene of the accident.

The driver of the SUV, an unidentified adult man, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Meanwhile, the driver of the eastbound vehicle, 26-year-old Shane Mabe, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. Police later arrested Mabe on two counts of second-degree murder, aggravated assault, criminal damage, and DUI.

The Sheriff’s Office said they are continuing to investigate the collision.

Our deepest condolences go out to the families of Luanna Encinas and Priscilla Tamez at this time. Our thoughts go out to the injured victim in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Multi-Car Accidents in Arizona

Authorities say that there were around 6.3 million crashes across the country last year and 116,609 of these crashes were in Arizona, including nearly 40,000 that resulted in at least one injury or fatality.

Victims who sustain injuries or succumb to their injuries as a result of these collisions, which often occur through no fault of their own, are left with high costs from medical bills and emotional trauma. When victims die from the injuries they sustained in an accident, their grieving families are left to pick up the pieces. However, victims and their families can contact an accident attorney in Phoenix to safeguard their legal rights.

Our accident attorneys at ELG Law have years of experience in helping victims get the justice they deserve. Our knowledgeable attorneys can help you get fair compensation to cover the costs associated with injuries incurred from collisions. Contact our attorneys in Phoenix at (623) 562-3838 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about safeguarding your legal rights.

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Disclaimer: As members of the local Phoenix and broader Arizona community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.