Suspected DUI Crash in East Valley Leaves Elderly Woman Dead
Introduction
A suspected DUI crash in the east valley left an elderly woman dead Monday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Details of the Crash
At around 10:45 a.m., a three-car collision occurred near East Flamingo and South Pecos roads. Two vehicles were stopped at a red light on Pecos, south of the intersection with Flamingo. A 2009 Nissan Versa approached the vehicles from behind and did not slow down in time, police said. The Nissan crashed into the back of a 2007 Chrysler, which caused the Chrysler to strike the back of a 2018 Subaru Outback, according to police.
Fatalities and Injuries
The 75-year-old woman driving the Chrysler was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center where she later died. The two other drivers involved suffered minor injuries.
Suspected DUI
Police said 28-year-old Cheyenne Day, the driver of the Nissan, appeared impaired and was arrested. Court records show Day is facing charges of DUI resulting in death, failure to decrease speed, operating a vehicle with expired registration, driving without a valid driver’s license, and driving without proof of insurance.
Court Proceedings
Day is due in court on Tuesday and remains in custody.
Contact Information
Contact Taylor Lane at [email protected]. Review-Journal staff writer David Wilson contributed to this report.