Rock Point, AZ (August 5, 2025) — A deadly three-vehicle crash in northern Arizona Monday night left one person dead and two others critically injured in what authorities have confirmed was an alcohol-related incident.

According to reports, the collision occurred just before 10:00 p.m. on August 4 on U.S. Route 191 in Rock Point, located in northern Apache County. The Navajo Police Department’s Chinle District, along with Navajo Nation Fire & Rescue, responded to the scene.

Officials said the crash involved three vehicles, one of which caught fire. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others sustained critical trauma injuries. Both were airlifted by helicopter to separate hospitals—one to Farmington and the other to Flagstaff—for emergency treatment.

Authorities confirmed that alcohol was a factor in the crash. U.S. 191 was closed in both directions during the emergency response but has since reopened.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

This article is based on preliminary information from the Navajo Police Department and other official sources. Details may be updated as further investigations unfold.

• The identity of the deceased victim has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
• Authorities confirmed alcohol involvement but have not yet stated whether any arrests or charges have been made.
• For travel updates and road status on U.S. 191, drivers are advised to check with local transportation and emergency management agencies.

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