Van Crash on US 191 Leaves Three Dead and Nine Injured in Southern Arizona [Pearce, AZ]

Police Investigate Deadly Crash on US 191 in Pearce

Pearce, AZ (April 17, 2026) – A van crash on US 191 in southern Arizona left three people dead and nine others injured Thursday night, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Authorities said the crash happened at about 9 p.m. along southbound US 191 in Pearce. The van was carrying 12 people at the time of the collision.

DPS reported that three occupants were ejected from the van and died at the scene.

Emergency responders treated five other people at the scene for minor injuries. 

Officials also airlifted four victims to hospitals in Tucson. 

According to DPS, two of those patients were in critical condition and two were in stable condition.

Investigators have not yet released details about what caused the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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