TUCSON, Pima County, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2026 — A crash was reported on Thursday morning, October 29, at the intersection of South 12th Avenue and West Elvira Road in Tucson, according to dispatch records. Fire and medical crews were sent to the scene in the 6900 block of South 12th Avenue.
Tucson Fire Department units, including Engine 14 and Medic 14, responded along with a physician unit, dispatch logs show. The call was classified as a traffic accident in the area near 6900 South and 600 West.
The number and types of vehicles involved have not been released. EMS personnel were dispatched to assess and evaluate those involved, and the extent of any injuries has not been confirmed so far.
We hope everyone involved comes through this safely.
Intersection Crashes in Arizona
This crash happened at South 12th Avenue and West Elvira Road in Tucson, Arizona. Readers following crash news in Pima County can find more about intersections across the state on our intersection safety guide for Arizona.
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