A tragic incident unfolded on US 60 near Power Road in Mesa, where a 5-year-old boy succumbed to fatal injuries after a single-vehicle rollover crash. The Arizona Department of Public Safety reported to ABC15 that the accident occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Friday. First responders arrived at a harrowing scene, where a woman and her three children were discovered trapped inside the overturned vehicle.
Information provided by officials as obtained by 12News detailed that upon extrication, all occupants received prompt medical treatment for injuries, which varied in severity. Sadly, following their hospitalization, the youngest of the car's occupants died. Still grappling with an unfolding situation, the woman along with the other two children, remain with conditions unknown.
As the Department of Public Safety continues their investigation into the cause of the rollover, impairment has not been ruled out, amplifying the weight of the circumstances surrounding the crash, as per ABC15. As of their last updates, authorities are still engaged in efforts to notify the family of the child who passed away. The name of the young victim will not be released until this somber duty is fulfilled. Further developments will be reported as the investigation continues and more information becomes available.
