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PHOENIX - It was a busy Friday morning for first responders as multiple crashes and vehicle fires were reported along Valley freeways.
I-17/I10 Split
A semi-truck rolled over, blocking several lanes of traffic from southbound Interstate 17 to westbound Interstate 10. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the crash happened when the semi-driver braked to avoid rear-ending another vehicle and hit the median. The truck was carrying steel construction materials, which spilled onto the freeway. The semi-driver suffered minor injuries.
I-17 and Bell Road
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Crashes, vehicle fires in Phoenix
Crews were busy on the morning of Nov. 3 in the Phoenix area, responding to multiple crashes and vehicle fires.
Also on Interstate 17, a rollover crash involving several vehicles blocked all northbound lanes of traffic. Thankfully, only minor injuries were reported.
Loop 202 and Center Parkway
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Driver killed in fiery Loop 202 crash
Just after 7 a.m. on Nov. 3, DPS says a vehicle rear-ended a camping trailer that was connected to a pickup truck along the eastbound lanes of the Red Mountain Loop 202 freeway. After the collision, the vehicle burst into flames. The driver of the car died at the scene. The victim was not identified.
Just after 7 a.m., DPS says a vehicle rear-ended a camping trailer that was connected to a pickup truck along the eastbound lanes of the Red Mountain Loop 202 freeway. After the collision, the vehicle burst into flames. The driver of the car died at the scene. The victim was not identified.
"Initially, two fires were reported because after the initial impact, the passenger car continued traveling eastbound for approximately 30 feet past the truck," DPS said.