By Crash News Writer 
Guadalupe, AZ (July 7, 2025) — Fourth of July celebrations ended in tragedy for several families after a suspected alcohol-related crash sent multiple people to the hospital in critical condition late Friday night.
According to reports, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene near Priest Road and Baseline Road around 9:15 p.m. on July 4. Investigators say two cars collided at the intersection, leaving four people — ranging from teenagers to adults — with severe injuries. All four victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care.
Deputies believe alcohol played a role in the crash, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation. The intersection was closed for several hours while investigators gathered evidence and cleared the scene. Authorities have not released the identities of those involved as they work to determine any potential charges.
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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.
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