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Driver going 116mph before deadly head-on crash in Tempe, police say

One person was killed in a crash near Southern Avenue and Priest Drive on March 29. The 22-year-old driver was arrested on April 7.

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Tempe Police Department said impairment is believed to be a factor in a deadly crash on March 29 near Southern Avenue and Priest Drive.

Tempe police said a Corvette was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when it lost control, crossed into westbound traffic, and collided head-on with a van.  Another car then crashed into both of the wrecked vehicles.

Police said a passenger in the sports car died on scene.

Demonti Deleon, 22, was arrested on April 7 for his alleged involvement in the crash, records show. He allegedly admitted to drinking alcohol on the day of the crash.

Court records show that data collected from Corvette indicated it was traveling up to 116 mph about five seconds before the collision.

The sports car and van drivers were both taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the passenger car was not injured, officials said. 

Police said, "impairment is believed to be a factor regarding the driver of the sports car."

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