A preliminary investigation reveals that five vehicles were involved in the incident. Details on what led up to the crash were not immediately available
Chandler, AZ – Three people were hurt in a multi-vehicle collision on Loop 101 in Chandler Wednesday night, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The crash happened in the southbound lanes of the highway near Chandler Boulevard on Wednesday, March 4.
A preliminary investigation reveals that five vehicles were involved in the incident. Details on what led up to the crash were not immediately available.
According to AZDPS, three people were transported to a hospital for treatment. One of the patients reportedly had critical injuries.
The southbound lanes of Loop 101 were shut down as AZDPS officials investigated the incident and emergency personnel attended to the involved parties. It was unclear how long the closure would last.
Limited details on the crash have been released. The DPS is still looking into information and evidence collected at the scene to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Car Accident Statistics in Chandler
Recent data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) shows that Chandler has consistently experienced a high number of traffic collisions over the past two years. In 2023, the city recorded 4,340 total crashes, including 18 fatal collisions, 1,263 injury crashes, and 3,059 property-damage-only incidents.
In 2024, Chandler reported 4,267 total crashes, consisting of 14 fatal crashes, 1,263 injury collisions, and 2,990 property-damage-only crashes. When combined, the two-year period reflects 8,607 total collisions, including 32 fatal crashes and more than 2,500 injury-related crashes, underscoring ongoing roadway safety challenges in the area.
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