TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Sherriff's Department has identified the two victims traveling southbound in a Mercury Grand Marquis as 21-year-old Chandler Hartley and 21 year-old Alex Sanchez.
Deputies say Sanchez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency crews transported Hartley to a local hospital, where medical staff later pronounced him dead.
According to the department, police evaluated the driver of the other vehicle, a Dodge Charger. They have since released the motorist.
Traffic detectives have taken over the investigation, deputies say.
Deputies added a Jeep, which flipped over, was also involved.
Although authorities had originally thought four vehicles were involved, Public Information Officer Tyler G. Legg told KGUN 9 the fourth vehicle was not directly hit. Instead, it was "damaged from debris from the accident."
Original story below:
The Pima County Sherriff's Department responded to the scene of a four car collision near Camino De Oeste and Drabble on Thursday.
The incident occurred at North Camino De Oeste and North Drabble Way.
North Camino De Oeste was closed between West Doria Drive and West Lessing Lane during the investigation and clean-up.
According to PCSD, four cars were involved and four injuries were reported. Two are in critical condition, one with minor injuries, and one with non life-threatening injuries.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
The crash remains under investigation.
Photos taken and shared with KGUN 9 by Robert Avila Jr.
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