Dad mourns loss of pregnant daughter, grandson born following crash over Father’s Day weekend

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: Leila Potts, 19, was a passenger in a car that ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle late Saturday night in Phoenix over Father's Day weekend. Potts was rushed to the hospital, where doctors delivered her baby, but both she and her son, Vincent, died a short time later. The baby's father was driving at the time of the crash and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Phoenix police said they did not believe impairment was a factor but did not immediately share whether the driver would face charges.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Leila Potts Passenger Fatal
Vincent Potts Unknown Fatal
baby's father Unknown Injured
Baby's father (unnamed) At-fault party

Original reporting

Dad mourns loss of pregnant daughter, grandson born following crash over Father’s Day weekend

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