Two-Vehicle Crash Kills One, Injures One in Peoria AZ

A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred early Wednesday morning near 91st Avenue and Hearn Road in Peoria, Arizona, involving a truck and a sedan. The collision happened just before 4:30 a.m., resulting in the death of 69-year-old Donald Schmitt Jr., who was driving a Mercedes Benz with a flat front tire and lost control after rear-ending a Dodge Ram. The driver of the Dodge Ram sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. Peoria Police closed 91st Avenue in both directions between Desert Harbor Drive and 90th Lane to facilitate investigation and cleanup. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, emphasizing the dangers of suburban intersections, especially during early morning hours when visibility is limited and driver fatigue may be a factor. Police and emergency responders expressed condolences to the deceased's family and wished a speedy recovery for the injured individual.