8-17-22
SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — Two people were killed in a crash Saturday near Gantzel Road and Empire Boulevard by an alleged drunk driver.
Officials say Janelle Littlebear drove off the roadway while on Gantzel Road near Empire and crossed across lanes hitting a vehicle.
Police say the driver and passenger of the vehicle Littlebear hit died from their injuries.
Witnesses told police Littlebear was seen speeding before the crash.
Littlebear was taken to a hospital and was treated for her injuries.
Court documents show deputies found open alcoholic beverage containers inside her vehicle, they also described Littlebear as being intoxicated prior to her being taken to a local hospital.