A man is now facing serious criminal charges following a crash in Arizona that killed his wife and young daughter, according to authorities.

The incident led to the arrest of the driver, who is now charged with reckless murder after investigators determined his actions behind the wheel contributed to the deadly crash. Officials say the collision resulted in the deaths of his wife and their 6-year-old daughter.

According to court documents, the crash occurred after the man was allegedly driving in a reckless manner, which authorities say ultimately caused the fatal collision. Investigators reviewed evidence from the scene and concluded that his behavior met the threshold for criminal charges rather than being treated as a simple accident.

Law enforcement officials say the man survived the crash but was taken into custody as the investigation progressed. The case was later referred for prosecution, leading to the filing of reckless murder charges in connection with the deaths of his family members.

Authorities have not released extensive additional details about the exact circumstances leading up to the crash, but the charges indicate that investigators believe the driver’s actions created a substantial and unjustifiable risk that resulted in the fatal outcome.

The case remains ongoing as it moves through the legal system, and no further information has been provided about potential court proceedings or outcomes at this time.

Source: AZFamily