Three people were killed and two others were rushed to hospitals after a violent single-vehicle rollover on westbound Interstate 10 near Quartzsite early Thursday morning. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the crash happened around 5:45 a.m., when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled. Troopers have launched an investigation into what caused the wreck and say more details will be released as they are confirmed.
Officials Confirm Deadly Scene On I-10
The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed three fatalities and told Arizona's Family that two other occupants were taken to hospitals. Officials have not yet identified any of the victims. According to the report, the single-vehicle rollover happened just east of Quartzsite, and the vehicle ultimately came to rest off the freeway.
Traffic And Investigation Status
State troopers told ABC15 that the vehicle rolled after leaving the roadway and that the cause of the crash remains under investigation. ABC15 also reported that there were no major traffic backups on I-10 as crews worked the scene and cleared the wreckage.
What Troopers Are Doing Now
Troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety are processing the crash site and interviewing any witnesses to piece together what led to the rollover, according to Arizona's Family. Officials typically wait to release victims' names until families have been notified, and investigators say more information will be made public as it becomes available.
How To Stay Safe On I-10
The stretch of I-10 in western Arizona is known for sudden hazards such as dust storms that can quickly cut visibility to near zero. State transportation officials continue to push their "Pull Aside - Stay Alive" guidance for low-visibility driving. For more on dust storm driving tips and other traveler information, see guidance from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
This story will be updated as the Arizona Department of Public Safety releases more information. Local authorities are asking anyone who may have seen the crash or has information about it to contact state troopers.
