Four Dead, Two Hospitalized in Head-On Crash on SR 260 Near Heber
Closure of SR 260 at mile marker 300 has left long backups during an ongoing official investigation.
Overview
- Two vehicles collided on State Route 260 just west of Heber-Overgaard on Monday, killing four people at the scene and injuring two others.
- The two injured people were airlifted to hospitals in the Phoenix area for treatment.
- Forest Lakes Fire District closed SR 260 in both directions at mile marker 300 and the Arizona Department of Transportation ran alternating traffic on the remaining lane, causing major delays with no reopening time set.
- Authorities have not released the names of the deceased and say the crash is under active investigation.
- Eastern Arizona’s SR 260 has seen multiple serious crashes in the past year, a safety pattern officials and travelers may watch as investigators seek causes and possible policy or enforcement responses.