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TUCSON, Pima County, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2026 — A crash involving a pickup truck and a sedan injured at least one person on Tuesday, November 3, at West Valencia Road and South Cardinal Avenue.
The two vehicles collided just north of the intersection, dispatch communications indicate, with a dark blue pickup truck and a sedan involved. The crash left the roadway blocked. Fire and paramedic crews, dispatched as Engine 423 and Paramedic 433, responded to the scene for a reported minor traffic accident with injuries.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office was en route to the scene, per the dispatch log, to handle traffic control and investigate. No information on the number or extent of injuries has been released beyond the initial report of a minor accident with injuries.
The cause of the crash has not been confirmed. No further details on citations or contributing factors were available at the time of this report.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Tucson and Across Arizona
This crash happened at West Valencia Road and South Cardinal Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. Our Arizona intersection crash page covers intersection crashes across Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can drivers lower the chances of a crash like this?
Slowing down near intersections, coming to a full stop at stop signs or signals, and scanning cross traffic before proceeding can help drivers avoid collisions at busy intersections.
What injuries commonly result from intersection crashes?
Intersection collisions commonly cause whiplash, bruising from seatbelts or airbags, and in harder hits, broken bones or head injuries, depending on the speed and angle of impact.
What usually causes crashes at intersections like this one?
Common causes include failing to yield the right of way, running a stop sign or red light, distracted driving, and misjudging the speed of oncoming traffic.
Does speed make a difference in how bad a crash is?
Yes. Higher speeds increase the force of impact, which raises the likelihood of serious injury and the amount of vehicle damage.
