Woman in head-on crash on Sunrise near Craycroft

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Sunrise
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Tucson Arizona in Tucson, Arizona: On Friday, June 19, a head‑on collision occurred near Sunrise and Craycroft on Sunrise Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department reported that Leslie Gaytan Mendivil, 27, was traveling west on Sunrise when she drifted into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle near North Via Zarzosa at approximately 12:30 p.m., killing her at a local hospital. Two occupants of the other vehicle were injured but their injuries were not life‑threatening. The investigation indicates that distraction and inattention were likely major factors, with no impairment observed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Leslie Gaytan Mendivil Driver Fatal
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured

Original reporting

Woman in head-on crash on Sunrise near Craycroft

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