Chandler Daily Briefing: Crash Investigation, Innovation Fair, Quiet Crime Week
Chandler, AZ – February 18, 2026 – Investigators review a deadly Sun Lakes crash as the Innovation Fair nears downtown and crime reports stay relatively quiet.
Deadly crash near Chandler under investigation
Maricopa County investigators are still examining a two-vehicle crash just south of Chandler that left one woman dead and four others, including two children, hospitalized on Sunday. The collision happened near Alma School and Riggs roads in the Sun Lakes area, a community just outside Chandler’s southern boundary.
Deputies reported that two women were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and one later died. A man and two children were treated for less serious injuries. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name or announced any findings on what led to the crash, and the investigation is ongoing. Drivers in the area can expect periodic lane restrictions as reconstruction work continues.
Innovation Fair set to light up Downtown Chandler
Chandler is gearing up for one of its biggest community events of the year as the Chandler Innovation Fair returns to Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in the downtown core on Saturday, Feb. 21. The free, family-friendly festival will pack the park with more than 100 hands-on exhibits highlighting science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
Local tech companies, student teams from Chandler Unified schools and major employers are slated to run interactive stations, demonstrations and experiments. Organizers say the event is designed to showcase how innovation is woven into everyday life in Chandler, from aerospace and semiconductor work to classroom projects. Families are encouraged to arrive early, use nearby garages for free parking and plan to spend several hours exploring the exhibits.
Crime update: no major incidents last week
A new audio crime summary for Chandler reports no major incidents documented in the city between Feb. 10 and 16. The roundup notes that recent high-profile cases and violent incidents logged in regional crime reports occurred outside Chandler city limits.
Police continue to monitor routine calls for service, and residents are still urged to report suspicious activity right away. Anyone with information on unresolved cases or safety concerns can contact the Chandler Police Department’s non-emergency line or submit tips anonymously online.
Coming up: youth careers and networking
City economic development staff are promoting several late-February opportunities for residents, including a youth career event at the Downtown Chandler Public Library that will connect local employers with job seekers in their late teens and early twenties. A separate virtual networking conference tied to Chandler’s business community is also scheduled this week, aimed at entrepreneurs and service providers looking to build referral partnerships.
Together with the Innovation Fair, these events reflect the city’s push to link education, early career pathways and small-business growth as Chandler prepares its next generation of workers and founders.
Sources
- https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/15/several-injuries-reported-after-2-vehicle-crash-near-chandler/
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/news-center/chandler-innovation-fair-returns-downtown-chandler-feb-21
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/business/economic-development/news-and-events
- https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/8382252e-9d53-4670-af49-27f8f075078a/episodes/5b7f3318-3db2-4f5f-88ac-32327119d2ff/chandler-arizona-crime-report-chandler-crime-update-no-major-incidents-reported-last-week
- https://10times.com/e1d2-d4k4-d5hz-z
