The incident, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, was reported at around 4 a.m. February 26, at Jefferson Street near Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix, AZ – At least one person is dead following a multi-vehicle collision that happened on Interstate 10 in Phoenix early Thursday morning.
The incident, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, was reported at around 4 a.m. February 26, at Jefferson Street near Sky Harbor International Airport.
Initial investigations found that two vehicles collided in the westbound lanes of I-10 near the airport. It’s unclear how many people were involved and the circumstances of the crash remained undetermined.
The AZDPS confirmed that the accident was deadly. At this time, it remains unknown how many people died and whether anyone else was injured.
The eastbound lanes were shut down in the area and traffic was diverted at Washington Street. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, all lanes had reopened by 7 a.m.
There were limited details provided on the incident. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine what led up to the collision.
Traffic fatalities in Arizona have remained a public safety concern. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), 1,121 people were killed in traffic crashes statewide in 2022, followed by 1,045 fatalities in 2023. Early data for 2024 indicate a continuing trend of serious and fatal crashes, particularly involving single-vehicle collisions and incidents in urban areas. ADOT continues to emphasize roadway safety measures, enforcement, and public awareness campaigns to reduce fatalities on Arizona roads.
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