Part of Interstate 10 closed briefly after midday crash in west Phoenix

PHOENIX — Part of Interstate 10 in west Phoenix was closed briefly after a midday crash on Wednesday, authorities said.

Eastbound traffic was forced to exit I-10 at 75th Avenue while the closure was in effect, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

UPDATE: The crash has been cleared; all lanes are open.

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 1, 2025

The crash was cleared and the closure was lifted by 12:20 p.m., less than 30 minutes after it was issued.

I-10 traffic was already slowed Wednesday due to an investigation into a possible road rage shooting in the westbound lanes near 43rd Avenue.

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