UPDATE: Sunrise Drive crash now confirmed fatal

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Tucson, Arizona
East Sunrise Drive at North Via Zarzosa, east of North Craycroft Road
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Tucson Arizona in Tucson, Arizona: On Wednesday, a head‑on collision occurred east of the intersection of East Sunrise Drive and North Via Zarzosa, involving two SUVs traveling opposite directions. The westbound SUV, occupied only by its driver, drifted left of center and struck the eastbound vehicle, which carried a 67‑year‑old woman and a 63‑year‑old man. The driver of the single‑occupant SUV, 27‑year‑old Leslie Gaytan Mendivil, was transported to a hospital where she died from her injuries, while the other two occupants were hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Pima County Sheriff's Department has opened an investigation and closed East Sunrise Drive at the site of the crash.}

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Leslie Gaytan Mendivil Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

UPDATE: Sunrise Drive crash now confirmed fatal

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