Two suspects, fleeing from Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS) troopers in a stolen pickup truck crash on Interstate 19. The driver received minor injuries and the passenger received serious injuries.
On Friday, January 22, 2016, at about 3:24pm, an ADPS Detective assigned to the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force located a stolen pickup truck in the Green Valley area.
When uniformed ADPS Troopers arrived to assist, a traffic stop was initiated. In an attempt to elude the troopers the driver of the pickup sped away and a pursuit was initiated.
The driver of the pickup drove southbound on Interstate 19 exiting at the Tubac off ramp. While re-entering the interstate, the driver lost control of the pickup, causing it to roll over several times before coming to a stop in the median.
The driver of the pickup had minor injuries from the collision and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. The passenger, who was not wearing a safety restraint, received serious injuries and was airlifted to a local area hospital for treatment.
The investigation into this incident continues.