Accident closes Interstate 10 south of Phoenix
May 19, 2015, 6:45 AM | Updated: 6:45 am
PHOENIX — A sheriff’s patrol car ran into a big rig on a freeway south of Phoenix early Tuesday morning, shutting down the road and backing up traffic.
I-10 West is closed in Casa Grande (mile 196) because of a crash and vehicle fire. pic.twitter.com/6yh7ZFeb8X
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 19, 2015
The fiery wreck on Interstate 10 in Casa Grande forced closure of westbound lanes near State Route 287.
A Pinal County sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries after his patrol vehicle hit the truck, which was parked on the side of the road.
I-10 West the right lane is now open at milepost 196. Expect slow travel in that area until this crash clears. pic.twitter.com/cCK0plz7hG
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 19, 2015
Shortly before 6 a.m., lanes were reopening.
