Man found dead in car on SR-202 loop near Alma School Road in Mesa
Jan 28, 2024, 10:35 AM | Updated: Jan 29, 2024, 9:02 pm
A man was found dead behind the wheel of his car early Saturday morning, leading to the closure of a major thoroughfare in the East Valley. (Photo courtesy of the Arizona Department of Transportation/X)
(Photo courtesy of the Arizona Department of Transportation/X)
PHOENIX — A man was found dead behind the wheel of his car early Sunday morning, leading to the closure of a major thoroughfare in the East Valley.
The man was later identified as Keith Henion, 50, of Mesa.
At 1:36 a.m. on Sunday, authorities reported checking on a stopped vehicle in the area of eastbound SR-202 Red Mountain Freeway near Alma School Road in Mesa.
Police discovered an unresponsive male behind the wheel of the vehicle. While performing a welfare check on the man, they found him dead with a gunshot wound.
The roadway was closed and a preliminary investigation was conducted.
CLOSED: L-202 EB is closed at Alma School for a law enforcement situation. All traffic is exiting at Alma School. There is no estimated reopening time. pic.twitter.com/VQfX3mppl9
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 28, 2024
The road was reopened around 9 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing.
