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2 teens killed, 2 others critically injured in Eloy rollover

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Posted at 1:06 PM, Aug 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-22 16:41:36-04

ELOY, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say two teenagers are dead and two others critically injured after a rollover crash in Eloy.

The crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Eloy police have identified the teens killed as 16-year-old Andrew Archuleta of Eloy and 17-year-old Noleen Jose of Casa Grande.

Authorities say all four occupants of vehicle weren't wearing seatbelts and were ejected in the crash.

Police told the Casa Grande Dispatch that Archuleta and Jose were pronounced dead at the scene.

The other two teens were airlifted to a Phoenix hospital. Their names weren't immediately available.

Police believe speed was a contributing factor in the crash and impairment of the driver isn't suspected at this time.