09/27/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Wednesday, October 1 Update:
We are saddened to share that the driver, a 16-year-old female, passed away Tuesday afternoon from injuries sustained in the crash. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. Two other teens remain hospitalized and are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Due to the ongoing investigation and out of respect for the privacy of the families involved, no further updates will be provided until the conclusion of the investigation.
Original Release:
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Gilbert Police officers responded to a single vehicle collision that was reported to have occurred just after 10:00 PM on Williams Field Road just east of Gilbert Road.
Officers on-scene learned that the vehicle, occupied by five juveniles, was traveling westbound on Williams Field Road when witnesses reported it collided with a tree.
Four of the juveniles were transported for treatment of serious and critical injuries. The fifth juvenile was cleared on scene by fire with minor injuries.
The five teens ranged from 16-17 years of age.
Evidence located on scene indicates alcohol may have been a factor in this incident.
The investigation is ongoing.