By Crash News Writer 
Somerton, AZ (August 6, 2025) — A violent multi-vehicle collision on Friday night in Somerton claimed the life of one driver and left multiple others injured, according to local authorities.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 8:46 p.m. on August 1 along South Avenue G. Officials say a black Ford Mustang, driven by 35-year-old Jose Manuel Castellanos, veered into the path of oncoming traffic and first struck a Toyota Venza before crashing head-on into a Ford Expedition.
Castellanos, a Somerton resident, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel.
Of the four occupants in the Expedition, two were hospitalized with serious injuries at Onvida Health Yuma Regional Medical Center. One of them was later airlifted to a trauma center in Phoenix for treatment of a head injury. The four individuals in the Toyota Venza were unharmed.
Somerton police indicated that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from law enforcement and may be updated as the investigation continues.
- The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Jose Manuel Castellanos of Somerton.
- Two victims from the Ford Expedition remain hospitalized, with one transferred to a trauma center for head injuries.
- Authorities believe alcohol may have contributed to the incident and are continuing their investigation.
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