Mesa, AZ. – One person was injured in a rollover accident in Mesa on Thursday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The incident occurred in the eastbound lanes of US 60 near the transition ramp to Loop 101.
Authorities reported that two vehicles collided on the highway and one of them rolled over. The circumstances under which the vehicles collided were not immediately established.
According to AZDPS, one person was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The the eastbound lanes were shut down as authorities worked to clear the scene. As of 9:16 a.m., all lanes were open. The cause of the accident remained under investigation.
Statewide Crash Trends:
Arizona experienced a slight decline in traffic incidents over the past two years, though crash fatalities remain high. In 2023, the state reported 122,247 total motor-vehicle crashes with 1,307 deaths, while 2024 saw a small decrease to 121,107 crashes and 1,228 fatalities, representing a 6.1% drop in deaths compared with the previous year. Despite the modest improvement, the number of serious injuries and fatalities remains near historically high levels, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges.
Speeding, impaired driving, and failure to use safety devices continue to be major contributing factors in fatal and serious crashes across the state. Emergency response efforts and public safety campaigns aim to reduce these risks, but Arizona's highways and urban roads continue to see a significant number of severe accidents annually.
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