A tragic turn of events unfolded on the Loop 303 freeway in Peoria, Arizona, as a fatal crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV claimed a life on Thursday morning. The collision occurred near milepost 131, with northbound lanes experiencing closures and substantial traffic delays, as detailed in reports by 12 News.
Emergency response teams were dispatched following the accident, which took place roughly around 9:45 a.m. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has yet to release information about total injuries, the initial investigation reveals an SUV became trapped under the trailer of the semi-truck. Motorists, earlier advised to seek alternative routes due to the lane closures, now have access to reopened lanes, a statement by the Arizona Department of Transportation mentioned in an azfamily.com article.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending next of kin notification. DPS Troopers and Peoria Fire crews responded to the scene, where initial, reports depicted a harrowing image of the SUV underneath the semi-truck. The details of what led to the crash or the exact number of passengers involved have not been made public at this time.
While the eastbound traffic on the 303 was significantly hindered due to the incident, all the lanes were cleared and functional later that day. Drivers who faced detours and the slowdown earlier have since resumed normal travel on the freeway. The crash remains under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and more details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
