Teen found with life-threatening injuries in San Tan Valley

A teen was found in a San Tan Valley roadway with serious injuries on Thursday night, authorities said.

Deputies responded to Murray Grey Drive near Gary Road and Empire Boulevard for welfare check around 11:30 p.m., which is when they found the 16-year-old boy, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.

He was airlifted in life-threatening condition to a Valley hospital. PCSO told KTAR News 92.3 FM evidence indicated the boy was hit by a car.

Detectives took three boys into custody for questioning, but they were released pending further investigation.

Authorities noted that the boys knew each other.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call 520-866-5111 and ask for Detective Ramon Gonzalez.

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