1 Killed, 1 Injured in Surprise Car Accident
The boy has been identified as Jay Diaz Rios, 9, who died after a four-vehicle crash on Grand Avenue near 163rd Avenue.
Jay Diaz Rios, 9, was killed in a four-vehicle car crash on Grand Avenue near 163rd Avenue in Surprise on November 6, according to the Surprise Police Department.
How the Grand Avenue Crash Unfolded
Officers were called to the area around 6 p.m. on Friday. Police said they found a child and an adult hurt when they arrived. Both were taken to a nearby hospital, where Jay died from his injuries. The adult's condition has not been released. Jay had just turned 9 in September, and his family described him as a smart boy who dreamed of becoming an astronaut.
What Comes Next After the Surprise Crash
Police said the crash remains under investigation and that there were no signs anyone was impaired. Grand Avenue was closed for several hours while officers worked the scene. Jay's family set up a memorial at the site with balloons and toys, and they have started a GoFundMe. They are also asking the city to add more lights and signs in the area.
The first account of a crash is rarely the complete one. Details reported in the first hours often get corrected or filled in later.
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
- 12news.com, “Multi-vehicle crash blocks major roadway in West Valley”
- azfamily.com, “9-year-old dies after 4-vehicle crash in Surprise”
- fox10phoenix.com, “Family remembers 9-year-old killed in Surprise multi-vehicle crash”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Arizona usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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