TRIPLE TRAGEDY: Three Lives Erased on SR 86

The community near Drexel Heights, Arizona, is reeling from the staggering grief of a triple fatality collision on State Route 86 that claimed the lives of Aleesha Herrington, Dejon Weaver, and a young 17-year-old male. Three distinct lives—a young adult, a middle-aged woman, and a teenager—were violently and simultaneously extinguished, leaving behind three shattered families and a collective sense of profound, unbearable loss.

A Routine Turn Becomes a Catastrophe

The details of the crash are heartbreaking in their simplicity: a ride-share Jeep Cherokee, carrying two of the victims, attempted a left turn and was struck by a Ford Fusion. That momentary choice led to an immediate catastrophe, resulting in the Jeep rolling off the road. The severity of the impact was so great that the rear-seat passengers—Aleesha Herrington (25) and Dejon Weaver (48) in the Cherokee, and the 17-year-old male in the Ford—were all pronounced dead at the scene. For Aleesha and Dejon, what was likely a routine ride-share journey became their final one. For the young man, his ordinary weekend ride ended in an unfixable tragedy. This incident highlights the terrifying reality of how a single decision on the road can instantly erase multiple lives.

Three Families Face Unimaginable Void

The sorrow in this tragedy is multiplied by three. The families of Aleesha Herrington and Dejon Weaver must now navigate the crushing grief of a life violently taken, compounded by the knowledge that their loved ones were simply passengers. The loss of the unnamed 17-year-old is a particularly wrenching blow, representing a future full of promise and potential that will never be realized. A teenager’s life, erased before it truly began. While the AZDPS investigates, seeking to understand the precise circumstances, the community’s focus is on supporting these three devastated families who must now collectively mourn the loss of a mother, a young woman, and a son.

A Desperate Plea for Vigilance

This triple fatality on SR 86 is a tragic, urgent call for every driver to recognize the sanctity of life on the road. This must be a moment of reflection and renewed commitment to vigilance, caution, and patience behind the wheel. We send our deepest, most profound condolences to the loved ones of Aleesha Herrington, Dejon Weaver, and the 17-year-old victim. May their memories serve as a perpetual warning, and may their souls find eternal peace.