2 Dead, 1 Hospitalized after Wrong-Way Accident near Buckeye Road

PHOENIX, AZ (November 11, 2024) – Thursday morning, Maria Vazquez and Dayana Aguilar were killed in a wrong-way collision on Interstate 17.

Police officers received calls around 2:00 a.m., near Buckeye Road on November 7th.

Per reports, Vazquez was driving at high rates of speed, pacing vehicles that were traveling north. As a result, she eventually collided head-on with an oncoming car.

Medics arrived and pronounced a passenger in the vehicle that was struck, 29-year-old Aguilar, dead at the scene. In addition, the driver of the vehicle that was hit suffered serious injuries.

Due to the extent of her condition, medics also pronounced 23-year-old Vazquez, of Glendale deceased.

Following the initial investigation, video evidence of her reckless driving before she collided head-on with another vehicle surfaced. The ongoing investigation will yield further details about the wrong-way crash on Interstate 17, which authorities will share as soon as they can.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of Maria Delrefugio Vazquez and Dayana Viola Aguilar.

The sudden loss of a loved one is an extremely difficult time for the surviving family. At Sweet James, we understand that legal decisions have to be made. We will fight to hold the responsible party accountable and help you receive compensation to pay for the high costs of medical, funeral, and legal expenses. Call our offices today at 1-844-363-7713 for more information.