Early Sunday morning, a head-on collision resulted in serious injuries for a 19-year-old driver in Mesa. The incident, which occurred just after 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of Sossaman Road and Broadway Road, involved a vehicle driving the wrong way, believed to be operated by an impaired 23-year-old man, ABC15 reported.
The young man's injuries were described as major, particularly to his face and legs, and he was taken to the hospital in what Mesa Police described as "very serious condition". The other driver, however, was not seriously hurt. Despite the early hour, the incident attracted significant attention from first responders, and, the aftermath led to Sossaman Road being shut down to both northbound and southbound traffic for a period, as noted by AZFamily.
While the investigation continues, there is a palpable sense of tragedy in Mesa over the event that has left this teen grappling for his life in the face of such unexpected violence on the road. As details emerge, it becomes clear that impaired driving has potentially, once again, stolen the ease of a morning's drive and replaced it, with life-altering consequences for all involved.
Mesa Police are leading the investigation into the crash, they suspect impairment was a factor in the collision. However, no further details regarding the 23-year-old driver's condition or potential charges have been released at this time, the community awaits updates as the process unfolds.
