A 66-year-old man was killed Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Verrado Way in Buckeye, turning a routine drive on a busy West Valley stretch into a fatal scene. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said troopers believe one of the drivers may have suffered a medical episode just before the collision. One person was taken to a hospital, while others involved reported only minor injuries, and investigators stayed on scene to sort through the wreckage.
According to 12News, troopers responded to the crash on I-10 near Verrado Way and confirmed the man had died. The outlet reports DPS said the driver suspected of experiencing a medical episode was being evaluated, and the agency emphasized that the investigation is still active. Officials had not immediately released the name of the man who died.
Crash Corridor Has Seen Multiple Serious Wrecks
The Verrado Way interchange is no stranger to serious wrecks, and this latest crash adds to a grim pattern that has rattled regular commuters along that stretch of I-10. In January, FOX10 reported a deadly crash at the same interchange that killed a 24-year-old woman after she rear-ended a work truck, briefly shutting down the eastbound lanes. To try to curb collisions and ease the daily bottleneck, the Arizona Department of Transportation has been working on widening and safety upgrades in the corridor, according to ADOT.
Investigation Underway
DPS said troopers are analyzing vehicle damage and other physical evidence to piece together exactly how the crash unfolded and to determine whether the reported medical episode was the primary cause. Investigators also asked anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam or cellphone video from the area, to contact the agency while the probe continues. Authorities cautioned drivers to plan for lingering delays in the area while crews handled cleanup and investigative work.
