Arianna Nicole Baca Killed in Rollover Accident Near Flagstaff

Flagstaff, Arizona—Arianna Nicole Baca, age 18 from Tucson, was killed when the car in which she was a passenger rolled off SR-89 about 20 miles north of Flagstaff on Monday morning.  She was a sophomore at Northern Arizona University.

The car, occupied by five people, was southbound on SR-89 when, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the driver fell asleep.  The car left the west side of the roadway.  The startled driver overcorrected, causing the car to roll.

Ms. Baca was ejected from the back seat and pronounced deceased at the scene.  The as-yet unidentified driver and three remaining passengers were all transported to Flagstaff Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.

We extend our condolences to Ms. Baca’s family and friends over this tragic loss.