3 Dead, 1 Critically Injured After Fiery Crash on Eastbound Superstition Freeway Near Peralta Road

By: Ciara Perez | Investigative Journalist | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

Update (October 18, 2025 – 8:55 AM): The fourth patient involved in last night’s crash has sadly died from their injuries. According to ADOT, multiple occupants were ejected from their vehicle during the collision.

UPDATE 6:08 A.M.: All lanes are now open.

Published October 17th, 2025

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GOLD CANYON, AZ — A tragic crash late Friday night claimed three lives and left one person critically injured after two vehicles collided on the eastbound lanes of the Superstition Freeway (U.S. 60) near E. Peralta Road.

Superstition Freeway (U.S. 60) near E. Peralta Road / Google Maps

Superstition Fire & Medical crews responded around 11:40 p.m. and arrived to find one vehicle fully engulfed in flames and another with heavy damage. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, but three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Officials confirmed that one person was ejected from a vehicle during the crash. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office searched the surrounding area for any additional victims who may have been thrown from the wreckage.

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has since turned over the scene to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and ADOT Emergency crews, who are now handling the investigation and managing traffic. The eastbound lanes of U.S. 60 are completely shut down at Peralta Road, and all eastbound traffic is being diverted back westbound at the closure.

Motorists are advised to use Ironwood Drive South as a detour to reach the Santan area while the freeway remains closed.

iSkyNews.com News Crews are on the scene, providing live updates as investigators and emergency crews continue their work.

Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

The crash site, located near the base of the Superstition Mountains, remains closed as emergency crews and investigators process the area.

(Location: E. Peralta Rd & Superstition Fwy, eastbound lanes)

From all of us at iSkyNews.com, our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic crash and their families.

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