An unfortunate and fatal six-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 10 in Avondale, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to at least one other individual. The accident, which interrupted the flow of traffic on the eastbound lanes near 107th Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, forced multiple lanes to be temporarily closed, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
The specifics of what led up to the deadly event remain unknown. Investigation efforts continue to unfold as responders delve to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has yet to release detailed information regarding the cause of the crash. Reported just before 3:30 P.M., the closure had significant impact on traffic until the area was cleared later in the evening, with the vehicles involved being moved to the shoulder by 7:00 P.M., according to a post from Arizona DOT captured by KOLD News.
The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed, and the condition of the person or people injured has been described as unknown.
Emergency units responded to the scene, and an investigation is ongoing to determine exactly what happened. The deceased was pronounced dead at the scene. Updates will be provided as more details are made available on the exact cause of the collision and the current state of the injured parties.
