MESA, AZ — A 16-year-old has died after a multi-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Mesa.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the crash happened near the US 60 and Gilbert Road in Mesa.
Officials say an SUV crashed with five other vehicles that were stopped for a red light at the intersection.
Troopers say the crash caused a fire to spread to other vehicles.
The driver, a 21-year-old man was extricated and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries according to officials.
DPS officers say impairment is suspected and criminal charges are pending.
A 16-year-old boy, who was in the passenger seat was also extricated and taken to a hospital where he later died.
Officials say several other occupants from the other vehicles suffered minor injuries. One person was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
It is not known what led up to the crash, and DPS is investigating.
