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Oro Valley man dies in plane crash at Picacho Peak State Park

A plane crashed near the top of Picacho Peak on Saturday morning, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. The crash resulted in the death of a 68-year-old man from Oro Valley.

Agencies including Avra Valley Fire and a search and rescue team are involved in the recovery effort. According to the sheriff’s office, the scene will be turned over to the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration.

Picacho Peak State Park will remain closed after the crash until further notice.

Ignacio Ventura is a reporter for KJZZ. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and a minor in news media and society.