Tonopah, AZ (June 8, 2026) – Troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety were called to the interstate around 6:50 p.m. following reports of a collision.
One person died, and four others were injured on Saturday evening, June 6, in a wrong-way crash on westbound Interstate 10 near 339th Avenue outside Tonopah. Investigators said a small SUV traveling the wrong direction struck another vehicle on the highway.
The SUV driver, identified as 89-year-old Billy Robert Guin of Glendale, was killed in the crash. Officials said all four occupants of the second vehicle were taken to hospitals for treatment. Two people suffered serious injuries, while the extent of the remaining injuries was not immediately released.
The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be added as they become available. Our condolences go out to the family of the man who died.
Why Wrong-Way Interstate Crashes Are Often Severe
Wrong-way crashes on interstates frequently result in serious or fatal injuries because vehicles often collide head-on at highway speeds. Drivers traveling the correct direction may have only seconds to react before impact.
These collisions commonly occur during nighttime hours or in areas where visibility may be reduced. Confusion at entrance ramps, medical issues, or driver impairment are among the factors sometimes linked to wrong-way driving investigations.
Safety experts encourage motorists to stay alert for unusual traffic patterns and report wrong-way drivers immediately if it is safe to do so. Highway agencies also use warning signs, lighting, and pavement markings to help reduce these dangerous crashes.
