2 Killed, 1 Injured in Mesa Car Accident
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. near Southern Avenue and Hawes Road in east Mesa, and the school bus carried no students.
Two people were killed in a car crash near Southern Avenue and Hawes Road in east Mesa on November 6, according to Mesa police.
The Late Afternoon Crash on Southern Avenue
First responders were called to the scene at about 4:30 p.m. A car and a school bus were involved. Mesa police said the two people in the car died at the scene. Police identified the driver as Armando Lopez, 25, and the passenger as his mother, Rachel Hughes-Lopez. Firefighters said the school bus driver was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and police said on Monday there was no update on the driver's condition. Police said the bus was empty of students when the crash happened.
Where the Mesa Police Investigation Stands
Officers remained at the scene to investigate. No charges have been reported, and police have not announced what led to the crash. Southern Avenue was closed at Hawes Road, and drivers were asked to avoid the area and use other routes.
Weather, light and road conditions are noted in every serious crash investigation. That is standard practice and does not mean any of them played a part.
Cristina Perez· Perez Law GroupFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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