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3 hurt, 1 critically injured in State Route 74 crash near Lake Pleasant

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Published  May 15, 2026 12:50pm MST
Peoria
FOX 10 Phoenix
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A bad crash on State Route 74 sent three people to the hospital on May 15. (KSAZ-TV)

The Brief

    • Three people were hospitalized following a multi-car crash on May 15 along State Route 74 near Lake Pleasant.
    • Police say one of the victims suffered critical injuries.
    • The highway was shut down in both directions due to the crash.

PEORIA, Ariz. - A bad crash on Friday near Lake Pleasant left one person with critical injuries.

What we know:

The crash happened on May 15 along State Route 74 at milepost 23. 

Peoria Police say at least three people were hospitalized following the three-car crash. One person is in critical condition.

The roadway was shut down in both directions due to the investigation.

What we don't know:

The cause of the crash is unknown.

Map of the area where the crash happened:

The Source: The Peoria Police Department

PeoriaNews