A fatal multi-vehicle accident has caused major disruptions on Loop 202 in the East Valley, according to Arizona officials. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday near Priest Drive, involved numerous vehicles and sadly resulted in one fatality and several critical injuries.
As per reports from ABC15, the collision happened around 2:00 a.m. on eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain. The Phoenix Fire Department, along with the Tempe Fire Department, rushed to the scene and discovered that four adults required urgent medical attention and transferred them to the hospital in critical condition. Tragically, one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The aftermath of the crash initially forced the closure of both directions of the highway. While the westbound lanes have since been reopened, the eastbound lanes remain affected as the investigation continues. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is looking into the specifics of the crash, but they have yet to release further details about the circumstances or the individuals involved.
Commuters in the East Valley faced heavy delays due to the closure. A local source, AZFamily, notes that there's no estimated time for when the eastbound lanes will be back in service. Authorities advise motorists to check az511.com for up-to-date traffic conditions and to seek alternate routes where possible.
The investigation into this tragic incident is still underway, and further information will likely be provided as the Department of Public Safety delves deeper into the cause of the collision. For the moment, the focus remains on clearing the site and restoring normal traffic flow while keeping road safety at the forefront.
