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Erin Zlomek
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 27, 2008 09:38 AM
A Ford pick-up truck crammed with up to 60 people believed to be undocumented immigrants, rolled over near Arizona City early Sunday morning, killing four and injuring 27.
About 25 of the passengers fled into the desert on foot and could not be found, said Pinal County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Vanessa White.
No arrests have been made and officers continue to search for the driver who fled the scene, according to reports. advertisement
Eighteen injured riders were flown and nine were taken on ground to local hospitals.
“They (the passengers) were all over the truck bed and on top of the cab,” White said.
Speed and alcohol are suspected factors for the rollover, according to reports.
The accident took place at around 5:30 a.m. near the rural country roads Sagittarius Street and Aries Drive, about 60 miles south of Phoenix.
All of the deceased were males, White said.
The sheriff’s department continued to investigate the accident Sunday afternoon
That makes, what? at least THREE such “accidents” (illegals running from authorities!!) in the past WEEK alone!! No friggin wonder Arizona is going BROKE!!
Because WE the TAXPAYERS end up paying for their medical bills!!