Eastbound I-10 reopens in West Valley after fatal crash during rush hour

PHOENIX – A fatal crash disrupted rush hour traffic on Interstate 10 in the West Valley on Tuesday morning.

Eastbound I-10 was closed in Buckeye just before 7:30 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The freeway reopened before 9 a.m.

Where was I-10 closed after crash?

During the closure, traffic was forced to take the Verrado Way off-ramp but could immediately reenter the freeway via the on-ramp, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

One person died in the collision, which occurred around 6:45 a.m., DPS said.

The westbound lanes were not affected.

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