Authorities identify three killed in wrong-way crash west of Tucson | Local News

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety has identified the three people killed in a wrong-way crash that occurred west of Tucson last Sunday morning. 

According to AZDPS, the wrong-way Ford SUV driver was identified as 32-year-old Jordan Alexander Lee McMillan, of Tucson.

The Chevrolet driver, 47-year-old Alfred Manuel, and passenger, 34-year-old Kayla Manuel, were identified as the victims of the fatal crash. AZDPS said the two were residents of Sells, Arizona.

On Sept. 13 around 3 a.m., troopers responded to a wrong-way crash report on state Route 86, Ajo Highway, near milepost 159. AZDPS said McMillan was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes when he collided head-on with the Chevrolet. 

Alfred and Kayla Manuel were pronounced dead at the scene. McMillan was taken to a hospital where he died. 

“Impairment is suspected in relation to the wrong-way driver,” AZDPS said.

Detectives with AZDPS Vehicular Crimes Unit are investigating the fatal crash. 

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