1 Injured in Head-On Collision at Desert Greens: Stretcher Transported to Safety

A significant head-on collision disrupted afternoon traffic in Rancho El Dorado on April 7, 2025. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Desert Greens Drive and Rancho El Dorado Parkway.

This intersection has consistently been a hotspot for accidents, with five major collisions reported between August and November last year, according to crash statistics.

The crash involved a red Chrysler Pacifica and a white Nissan Frontier PRO-4X. Emergency responders arrived quickly, with one individual requiring a stretcher at approximately 2:45 p.m. Their injuries have not yet been disclosed.

This incident marks the fourth reported accident of the day. Earlier, two wrecks occurred at the Smith-Enke Road and John Wayne Parkway intersection during lunchtime, and a pair of elementary school children were struck while riding a scooter in Glennwilde this morning.

InMaricopa has reached out to Maricopa police for further details regarding the head-on crash, which appears to be the most serious incident of the day thus far. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

David Iversen joined InMaricopa in January 2025, where he covers education, courts, and lifestyle topics. An experienced investigative journalist, he has a background in various media formats, including broadcast and print. His podcast, The Line, received a DuPont Award in 2021. David graduated from Columbia Journalism School and has been living in Maricopa since 2021. In his personal time, he enjoys photography, running, and cycling through the area.