Multiple agencies respond after vehicle crashes off Gates Pass Road

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Crews with the Tucson Fire Department, Northwest Fire District, Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Pinal County Sheriff’s Office were called to Gates Pass on Wednesday, May 19, for a technical rescue in the Gates Pass area.

In a tweet, officials with the Tucson Fire Department said a vehicle went off Gates Pass Road near a lookout. The driver was airlifted out of the crash scene to a waiting ambulance.

Crews also helped a woman who ran down to the vehicle after the crash. They helped her get back up to the road.

Gates Pass Road was closed during the rescue operation.

TECHNICAL RESCUE 🚨 #TucsonFire is working alongside NWFD and PCSO to rescue a single male patient in stable condition who drove off Gates Pass road close to the lookout. Road is closed to traffic, avoid the area. Updates to come #TFD #NWFD #PCSO pic.twitter.com/KsZHbq9VuY
— Tucson Fire Department (@TucsonFireDept) May 19, 2021