Tragedy struck on Loop 101 in Phoenix as one person was killed in a rollover crash Thursday evening. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the incident occurred near Thomas Road around 8:20 p.m. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed the fatality, though the identity of the victim has not been disclosed.
L-101 SB (Agua Fria) at Indian School Road: The on-ramp and right lane are blocked due to a crash. pic.twitter.com/RT1X0a5K4Q
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 18, 2024
As investigators worked to piece together the events leading up to the crash, traffic was notably congested, with some lanes being closed to allow room to thoroughly dissect the scene. At present, there's no telling definitively what may have sparked the accident, as per FOX 10 Phoenix.
Further details provided by 12 News note the crash involved a single vehicle and resulted in the closure of the southbound exit ramp at Thomas and Indian School roads. The DPS has not given any estimation as to when the ramp will reopen, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
