A man named Jose Gonzalez was killed during a four car crash in Tempe, Arizona on February 5, 2020. The crashed a place near 48th St. and Southern Avenue. The crash was caused by one of the drivers accidentally taking a left-hand turn into traffic at the intersection. When the driver took the left-hand turn, he was instantly crashed into by an oncoming vehicle
Following the collision, the vehicle that was making the turn was pushed into two other vehicles. All four cars involved sustained immense damage. Jose Gonzalez was the only person who was killed as a result of the accident. Gonzalez was 20 years old at the time of his death.
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The accident did not immediately kill him. However, his injuries were too severe to recover from. Rescue workers try to save him by giving him emergency care and then transporting him to a nearby hospital. However, he was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after arrival.
All the other people who were involved in the accident are believed to have injuries that are not life-threatening, despite the fact that they are serious.
Currently, the accident is still being investigated by Tempe police in order to discover all the facts of the accident. The intersection was closed down for several hours following the accident so the police can collect evidence and carry out their investigations. However, it was re-opened after evidence was collected and the debris was cleared. Traffic is now flowing normally through the intersection.