Officials release names of 4 killed in multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Benson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities on Tuesday, March 14, released the names of the four people who died in a multiple-vehicle crash on I-10.

The crash happened near milepost 306 in Benson late Friday, March 10. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said a westbound tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into an eastbound tractor-trailer and pickup truck.

The driver of the pickup, 30-year-old Adolfo Valdez, of Moorpark, California, and his passenger, 50-year-old Claudia Espinoza Moorpark, California, died in the crash, DPS said.

The driver of the second semi, 36-year-old Lamar Bryant of New Orleans, and his passenger 47-year-old Desi Draughn of New Orleans, died as a result of the impact and resulting fire, according to DPS.

The driver of the westbound semi that crossed the highway remains in the hospital in critical condition.

A fourth vehicle swerved off the highway to avoid the collision.