2 teens killed in Glendale crash, another injured and suspect who fled is arrested, PD says

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A crash involving six cars in Glendale on March 9 killed two 18-year-old victims, sent another person to the hospital and landed a fourth person in jail.

The first crash happened near 51st and Glendale avenues around 7:20 p.m.

Police say a speeding driver, 20-year-old Dieudonne Ushindi, caused a cascade of events that ended deadly.

"From there, he continued westbound at a high rate of speed and rear-ended a vehicle stopped at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Glendale Avenue, causing a chain reaction involving three other vehicles," police said on March 11.

The victims who died in the crash are Tyler Hugon and Tess Collins, both 18. They were both in the same car. Another driver in a separate car was treated at the hospital and was released.

Victims, Tyler Hugon and Tess Collins and suspect Dieudonne Ushindi (Photos courtesy of the Glendale Police Department)

"Ushindi left the scene on foot. The vehicle, which remained on the scene, was registered to Ushindi. Officers responded to his home, where they located and arrested him," police said.

He was booked into jail and is accused of hit-and-run, leaving the scene of an accident when involving death or physical injury, and endangerment.

"Additional charges may be pending as the investigation continues. It is undetermined at this time whether impairment played a factor in these collisions," police said.

No more information was made available.