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Three motorcyclists were killed on Sunday north of Tombstone, the driver was suspected of driving under the influence

Three motorcyclists were killed on Sunday north of Tombstone, the driver was suspected of driving under the influence

Two motorcyclists from Maricopa and one from Glendale were killed Sunday in a crash north of Tombstone, Arizona.

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said they were alerted to a four-vehicle crash on eastbound State Route 80 at milepost 308 around 6 p.m.

According to DPS, a red Infinity SUV was traveling east on SR-80 when its driver crossed the median and collided with three motorcycles.

Two riders died on the spot. They were identified as Anthony Odell Davis, 37, of Maricopa, and Bennie Melvin Eugene Dansby, 40, of Glendale. The third motorcyclist was taken to hospital, where he died. He was identified as 55-year-old James Maurice Samuel of Maricopa.

The driver of the Infinity was identified as a 41-year-old Huachuca man. DPS says impairment is suspected and criminal charges may be filed once the investigation is complete.