Northern Arizona crash leaves 3 dead, 1 child in Phoenix hospital

PHOENIX — Three people died and one child is in a Phoenix hospital following a crash in northern Arizona Saturday, authorities said.

At around 3 p.m., police responded to a crash near Prescott on Williamson Valley Road near Levie Lane, just west of Prescott Regional Airport, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.

Upon arrival, officers found Jesse Forman and a young child dead on scene. A second child died while being taken to the hospital. A third child was taken to a Phoenix hospital and is in critical condition, authorities said.

More details on northern Arizona crash

Upon investigation, authorities said Forman was driving in a Toyota 4-Runner with his three children and mother of the children. While driving, he crossed over double lines and crashed head-on with a Jeep SUV.

The Jeep had a woman and her adult son in the vehicle. They were taken to a Flagstaff hospital with serious injuries, according to authorities.

“The Sheriff’s office extends the deepest sympathy to the children and the families involved in this horrific crash. I also want to recognize the tireless efforts of the many first responders who immediately rushed to the aid of all involved,” Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes said in a news release.

The investigation remains ongoing. No other information was made available.

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