2 people dead in crash on U.S. 60 near Country Club Drive in Mesa

PHOENIX — Two people are dead after a crash on U.S. 60 near Country Club Drive in Mesa on Saturday morning.

The crash occurred around 1:20 a.m. and involved four cars, forcing authorities to close U.S. 60 at Country Club Drive.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, impairment may have played a factor in the crash and an investigation is ongoing.

Police did not identify the victims or suspects. U.S. 60 was reopened at around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.

*UPDATE* *CLOSURE*

US 60 eastbound is CLOSED at Country Club due to this crash.

All traffic must exit and can reenter at Mesa Drive.

Expect delays and seek an alternate route.

There is no estimated time to reopen the freeway.#phxtraffic #US60 pic.twitter.com/8wdvz9lC4m

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) May 15, 2021

No further information has been provided.

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