The crash occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. on eastbound U.S. 60 near Ironwood Drive and involved a dump truck and a passenger vehicle.
Apache Junction, AZ – One person sustained serious injuries following a head-on collision on U.S. 60 in Apache Junction Friday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The crash occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. on eastbound U.S. 60 near Ironwood Drive and involved a dump truck and a passenger vehicle.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the dump truck may have suffered a tire blowout, causing the driver to lose control and cross the median into opposing traffic, where it collided head-on with an eastbound passenger vehicle.
The occupant of the passenger vehicle suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Information regarding injuries to the dump truck driver was not immediately available, and no arrests were reported.
Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the collision was reported and remained in the area while investigators examined the crash site and cleared the damaged vehicles.
The crash caused major traffic disruptions in the area, with eastbound lanes of U.S. 60 closed near Ironwood Drive. The Arizona Department of Transportation advised motorists to expect delays as authorities continued the investigation and cleanup efforts.
The cause of the Apache Junction crash remains under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.