Suspect identified in deadly hit-and-run crash on Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley
SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. - UPDATE: As of July 11, the road was reopened and officials identified the hit-and-run suspect.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley Friday night, shutting down both directions of the highway.
What we know:
The July 10 crash happened on Hunt Highway between Arizona Farms and Magma roads around 4:20 p.m.
One person died, who was later identified as 23-year-old Krysten Sovereign. Three others were taken to the hospital – two are stable, and the third is in critical condition.
On July 11, investigators identified the driver as 58-year-old Dave Gilbert Loescher, of Florence. They had described his truck as a 2024 dark blue Nissan Titan, Platinum edition, after initially searching for a possible black Ford with front-end damage.
Loescher is facing several charges including manslaughter, aggravated assault, and reckless driving, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
What we don't know:
There's no word about what caused the crash.
What you can do:
If you have any information about this incident, contact the Pinal County Sheriff's Office at 520-866-5111 or call 9-1-1.
"We are asking for the public's help in locating the suspected vehicle. No tip is too small. If you have any information, please contact the Pinal County Sheriff's Office immediately," said Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple.
Map of the area where the crash happened