A man and two children are dead after a crash Saturday afternoon near Prescott.
Officials say the crash happened on Williamson Valley Road near West Levie Lane just after 3 p.m.
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says a Toyota 4-Runner — with a man, woman, and three young children inside — crossed over double lines and collided head-on with a Jeep SUV — with a woman in her 60s and her adult son inside.
The man in the Toyota, identified as Jesse Forman from Chino Valley, and one of his young children died at the scene of the crash. Another child died while being taken to a hospital.
The third child and their mother were taken to a hospital for treatment. The child is in critical condition, YCSO said.
The woman in her 60s and her son were flown to a Flagstaff hospital with serious injuries.
Officials say five medical helicopters responded and transported victims.
It is unknown if speed or impairment are factors at this time.
YCSO says traffic enforcement on Williamson Valley Road has been a priority for YCSO after recent complaints from the public.
"YCSO will continue to conduct more speed and driving enforcement in the area. The Sheriff’s office makes public safety a priority and emphasizes areas in the county that are known to have problems with reckless driving," a release from the office says.
“The Sheriff’s office extends the deepest sympathy to the children and the families involved in this horrific crash. I also want to recognize the tireless efforts of the many first responders who immediately rushed to the aid of all involved," Sheriff David Rhodes said in a statement.
The crash remains under investigation.
