A 26-year-old Florence woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she rear-ended a pickup truck on a Mesa freeway Thursday night, sending the truck rolling and leaving three people hurt. Faith Laci Dahl was booked into jail following the crash, which happened on northbound Loop 202 near McKellips Road.
The crash occurred at about 9:40 p.m. Thursday, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, as reported by AZ Family. A silver passenger car driven by Dahl rear-ended a white pickup truck on the freeway, and the impact caused the pickup to roll over, the outlet reported.
The truck's passenger was seriously hurt in the crash, per the Department of Public Safety's account relayed by the station. The AZ Family report's headline indicates three people total were hurt in the collision, though the outlet's reporting does not detail the identities or specific injuries of everyone involved.
Charges Stack Up Against Dahl
Dahl is accused of driving under the influence and causing the crash on the East Valley freeway, according to the station's reporting. She was charged with driving under the influence and endangerment, and court documents cited in the same report show she was also charged with aggravated assault.
Arizona law makes it unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence, under Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1381. Dahl was booked into jail following her arrest, the same court documents show.
What Remains Unknown
The station's report does not specify Dahl's blood-alcohol concentration or other toxicology details that may form the basis of the DUI allegation. It also does not say whether the case has resulted in a conviction, nor does it detail Dahl's plea, court appearance or legal representation at this stage.
The names of the injured truck occupants and the identity of the pickup's driver have not been released in the available reporting. As the case moves through the legal system, further details about the charges and any court proceedings are expected to emerge.
