An early Friday crash between a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck on eastbound Interstate 10 near Palo Verde Road in Buckeye left one person dead and shut down the eastbound lanes at milepost 108. Troopers and emergency crews worked the scene as investigators began processing the wreck, and the highway stayed closed while towing and cleanup operations continued.
Crash details from DPS
The Arizona Department of Public Safety told 12News that a passenger car crossed all lanes of eastbound traffic and hit a semi-truck, causing the big rig to roll over. One occupant of the passenger vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, and troopers are still working to determine what led up to the collision.
Road closure and response
Eastbound I-10 was closed at milepost 108 while crews cleared the crash site. The Arizona Department of Transportation issued a closure notice with no estimated time to reopen, according to Arizona's Family. Drivers in the West Valley were warned to expect significant delays and urged to use alternate routes until the interstate could safely reopen.
This stretch of I-10 has seen multiple crashes
This section of I-10 has been the backdrop for several serious wrecks in recent months. Coverage of the Jan. 21 fatal crash near Verrado Way highlighted another deadly incident in the area, and ABC15 has reported additional nearby fatal collisions, underscoring ongoing safety concerns along that corridor.
Investigation ongoing
DPS said the crash remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released the victim's name, as noted by 12News. This story will be updated as troopers or ADOT share additional details.
