Three Lives Lost in Seconds: Devastating Crash Near Drexel Heights”

Drexel Heights, AZ – A quiet Saturday night turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy as three people lost their lives in a violent two-car collision along State Route 86. The crash occurred around 8:10 p.m. on October 11 at Milepost 168, when a rideshare Jeep Cherokee attempted a left turn and was struck at high speed by a Ford Fusion.

Among those killed were Aleesha Herrington, just 25 years old, and Dejon Nicole Weaver, 48, both passengers in the rear seat of the Jeep. The force of the impact caused the Cherokee to roll off the road, leaving the vehicle mangled beyond recognition. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but both women were pronounced dead at the scene.

In a heartbreaking twist, the Ford Fusion’s rear seat passenger—a 17-year-old boy whose name has not yet been released—was also killed instantly. Families are left shattered, and a community mourns the loss of three lives gone far too soon.

A Routine Ride Turns Deadly: What We Know About the Collision”

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), the Jeep Cherokee involved in the crash was operating as a rideshare vehicle when it attempted a left turn on SR-86. The Ford Fusion, traveling at speed, collided with the turning vehicle in what investigators are calling a devastating T-bone impact.

The Cherokee was thrown off the road, rolling after the impact, while the Fusion sustained catastrophic front-end damage. Passengers seated in the rear of both vehicles bore the brunt of the crash. Though both drivers survived with injuries, they are being treated and questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.

As investigators work to determine who had the right of way and whether speed or distraction were factors, one thing is painfully clear: this was a preventable tragedy that claimed innocent lives in mere seconds.

Remembering Aleesha, Dejon, and a Young Life Cut Short”

Aleesha Herrington was described by friends as full of light and love, a kind spirit who brought joy to everyone she met. Dejon Weaver, a loving mother and friend, was known for her compassion and wisdom. Both women were simply taking a ride—never expecting that it would be their last.

The 17-year-old boy killed in the other car had his whole future ahead of him. A high school student, a son, a friend—he is now mourned by classmates, teachers, and family members stunned by the news.

These weren’t just names in a report. They were real people with dreams, with loved ones, with lives that mattered. And now, all that remains are questions, grief, and memories.