Vehicles reportedly swerved to avoid a commercial vehicle that jackknifed on westbound I-40 but a second commercial vehicle also jackknifed and crashed into the cars
Williams, AZ.- The two people killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Williams on Thursday afternoon have been identified as Juan Beltran Sanchez, 55, of Chino Valley, and Evelyn Davis, 64, of Ganodo, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The wreck took place on Interstate 40 near milepost 159, at about 3:25 p.m. March 13.
Vehicles reportedly swerved to avoid a commercial vehicle that jackknifed on westbound I-40 but a second commercial vehicle also jackknifed and crashed into the cars.
At least 22 vehicles in total were caught up in the pile-up.
Two parties, identified as Sanchez and Davis, were both killed in the wreck.
Sixteen other people were transported to hospitals for treatment of various injuries.
Westbound I-40 was shut down as authorities investigated the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
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