Car Accident in Gilbert Involves 15 People, 4 Vehicles

Gilbert, Arizona—A reportedly impaired man who caused a chain reaction car accident that involved 15 people and 4 vehicles is hospitalized in serious condition.  Jorge Medina, age 29 of Queen Creek, ran a red light at Higley and Williams Field Roads Sunday morning at about 7:30.

He struck an eastbound Toyota Tundra carrying a family of five, causing it to roll.  Then, both Medina’s vehicle and the Tundra slid into a GMC Yukon carrying a family of eight who were on their way to church.  No one in their vehicle was injured.  A mother and her 12-year-old daughter from the Tundra were transported to a hospital.    

Of the three people who were transported to hospitals, Mr. Medina reportedly was the most seriously injured.  According to Gilbert Police Department accident investigators, Medina is facing a charge of DUI and 13 counts of endangerment.

We wish speedy recoveries to those injured in this crash.