YUMA, AZ – On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at approximately 6:29 a.m., the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Avenue G and County 12 1/4 Street.
The initial investigation revealed a white 2017 Ram 1500 and a gray 2016 Toyota Corolla were both traveling on Avenue G when they collided head on. The Toyota Corolla was traveling north when, for unknown reasons, it crossed the center line and collided with the Ram 1500 that was traveling south.
The driver of the Toyota Corolla, identified as Jesus Aceves, 29, of Yuma, Arizona, and the passenger, identified as Uriel Sicarios, 18, of Lake Havasu, Arizona, were both pronounced deceased on-scene.
The driver of the Ram 1500 and 3 passengers were transported from the scene to Yuma Regional Medical Center. The driver is in critical condition while the other 3 passengers sustained non-life threating injuries.
This case remains under investigation at this time. The Sheriff’s Office says alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this collision.
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit their website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.