GILBERT, AZ (January 11, 2025) – A tragic incident Friday night left an 88-year-old woman dead after a car crashed into the American Orchards Senior Community building near Lindsay and Guadalupe roads.

Gilbert police reported that the crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the vehicle had collided with the facility, fatally injuring the elderly woman inside.

The driver of the car, a 33-year-old man, reportedly fled the scene but was located and arrested by authorities. Police suspect impairment may have been a factor in the collision.

The names of the victim and the driver have not yet been released, as the investigation remains ongoing.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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