RV driver dies in Loop 101 rollover crash near Phoenix

PHOENIX — One person died Thursday morning when an RV crashed on a Phoenix-area freeway.

The Phoenix Fire Department said the vehicle rolled over on Loop 101 at Thomas Road.

The driver, identified by the Department of Public Safety only as a man from Surprise, was already dead when the rescue crew arrived.

DPS said the victim’s wife was, “driving behind the RV in another vehicle and reported seeing ‘erratic driving behavior’ before the RV rolled.”

Closed: Thomas off-ramp SB I17 in west valley; Troopers are investigating roll-over involving an RV. #DPSNews pic.twitter.com/nQQxqwum8Q

— Raul Garcia, PIO (@dps_pio_garcia) October 22, 2015

Department of Public Safety workers are on the scene investigating, according to Benedict.

L-101 Agua Fria at Thomas: The southbound exit ramp is closed due to a rollover. #PhxTraffic pic.twitter.com/xKBNWreLtR

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 22, 2015

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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