We’re learning new details about Pinal County’s case against Jeremiah Tashun Irvin, the 18-year-old driver accused in the Feb. 8 crash on State Route 238 that sent six people to the hospital.
According to a letter dated today from victim advocate Jesus Pacheco that was shared with InMaricopa, the former Sequoia Pathway Academy football lineman is charged with five counts of aggravated assault, five counts of endangerment and two counts of aggravated DUI. Deputy County Attorney David Garcia has been assigned to the case.
Last Friday, prosecutors unsealed the indictment against Irvin tied to the winter crash. A Pinal County judge called the allegations “serious,” noting they carry mandatory-minimum sentencing requirements.
Irvin appeared voluntarily in Florence, where he pleaded not guilty and was released on $50,000 bail with strict conditions. He is on electronic monitoring, cannot drive without a valid license and is prohibited from contacting 17-year-old Hannah “Ruth” Cubel of Glennwilde, the victim in the crash who was catastrophically injured.
At the hearing, Cubel’s father Nathan McDaniel submitted a victim impact statement. Her mother, Debi McDaniel, said Cubel is slated to begin a six- to eight-week rehabilitation program at Boston Children’s Hospital to prepare for another surgery. In a written statement to the judge, Cubel said she has “felt like I have no voice over the past eight months.”
Investigators say Irvin’s vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic on SR 238, causing a head-on collision that ultimately involved four vehicles. Those injured were five members of the Maricopa Pumas youth football team and the 17-year-old who was driving the other car. Debi McDaniel said her daughter has undergone 23 surgeries and now requires 24-hour care. She estimated that medical bills have exceeded $1 million.
Irvin’s next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 24.












