ARIZONA NEWS

1 person killed when 2 semi-trucks collide on far West Valley freeway

May 25, 2023, 8:42 AM | Updated: 8:44 am

One person was killed Wednesday in a collision involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 10 in the far West Valley, authorities said. The crash occurred in Tonopah, Arizona. One person was killed Wednesday in a collision involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 10 in the far West Valley, authorities said. The crash occurred in Tonopah, Arizona. One person was killed Wednesday in a collision involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 10 in the far West Valley, authorities said. The crash occurred in Tonopah, Arizona. One person was killed Wednesday in a collision involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 10 in the far West Valley, authorities said. The crash occurred in Tonopah, Arizona.

PHOENIX – One person was killed Wednesday in a collision involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 10 in the far West Valley, authorities said.

One truck was stopped on the right side of the eastbound freeway in Tonopah, partially in a travel lane, when the other truck hit it at 6 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

The driver of the truck that was stopped was killed.

DPS said impairment was not a factor in the collision.

Eastbound I-10 was closed all night near Hassayampa Road and didn’t reopen until early Thursday, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.

No other details were made available.

Get the latest KTAR News 92.3 FM traffic alerts sent straight to your phone by texting “TRAFFIC” to 411923.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Police are asking the public for help identifying a nonverbal boy found walking without shoes in Gl...

KTAR.com

Police seek information about nonverbal child found in Glendale

Authorities are asking the public for help identifying a nonverbal child found walking without shoes in Glendale on Tuesday morning.

8 hours ago

Photo of tech workers to illustrate story on metro Phoenix adding more than 98,000 jobs last year....

Jim Cross

New report shows strength of diversified metro Phoenix workforce

Metro Phoenix added more than 98,000 jobs last year and now has 130,000 more jobs than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

8 hours ago

(Arizona Department of Transportation Photo)...

KTAR.com

Southbound I-17 in Phoenix reopens following serious crash

Part of the Interstate 17 freeway in Phoenix was closed Tuesday morning for hours due to a serious crash.

8 hours ago

(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)...

Brandon King

Arizona copper mine construction delayed, as activists work to find solution

Earlier this month, the federal government put a pause on the building of the planned Resolution Copper mine, the latest in a decade-long series of delays.

8 hours ago

Jorrell Yazzie (Chandler Police Department)...

Brandon Gray

Mesa man arrested after fatal crash in Chandler

A Mesa man has been arrested following a fatal three-vehicle crash in Chandler Monday morning, authorities said. 

8 hours ago

(U.S. Marshals Service Photo)...

KTAR.com

Fugitive wanted for sex crimes against children extradited from Mexico to Arizona

A man wanted by the Peoria Police Department for sex crimes against children was extradited back to the United States on Friday.

8 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

How to identify the symptoms of 3 common anxiety disorders

Living with an anxiety disorder can be debilitating and cause significant stress for those who suffer from the condition.

(Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona Photo)...

Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona

5 common causes for chronic neck pain

Neck pain can debilitate one’s daily routine, yet 80% of people experience it in their lives and 20%-50% deal with it annually.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

Company looking for oldest air conditioner and wants to reward homeowner with new one

Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.

1 person killed when 2 semi-trucks collide on far West Valley freeway