One Dead Two Injured in Two-Car Crash near Skull Valley Arizona

A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred near Skull Valley, Yavapai County, on Saturday afternoon, involving a passenger car and a pickup truck. The passenger car, driven by a lone adult male, crossed into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons, causing the tires to lock and slide sideways into the pickup truck. The driver of the car died at the scene despite life-saving efforts, while the pickup truck occupants sustained minor injuries. Authorities closed Iron Springs Road for several hours during the investigation and reopened it around 9 p.m. The cause of the crash, including whether impairment or speed were factors, remains under investigation, and the deceased driver's identity has not been released pending next of kin notification. This incident adds to recent local traffic fatalities, emphasizing ongoing concerns about road safety in the area.