Pedestrian crash on Loop 202 causes massive traffic jam; Grandma shoots granddaughter | Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - A pedestrian dies in a crash on Loop 202 causing a massive backup for morning inbound commuters and a grandmother is accused of shooting her grandmother in Buckeye – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Monday, December 16.
1. Pedestrian crash closes Loop 202 westbound in east Valley
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Westbound Loop 202 closed in Mesa following fatal pedestrian crash
A pedestrian was pronounced dead in a crash on Loop 202 in Mesa that caused a massive traffic jam for morning commuters.
2. Three generations of women involved in Buckeye shooting
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Grandmother shot, killed granddaughter in Buckeye: police
A woman in her 70s allegedly shot and killed her granddaughter at a home near Baseline and Miller Roads in Buckeye.
3. Golf course clubhouse goes up in flames in Apache Junction
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Clubhouse fire extinguished at Apache Creek Golf Club by Superstition Fire and Medical
A fire partially damaged a clubhouse building at the Apache Creek Golf Club before firefighters could stop the spread of the flames.
4. Father and son hit and killed while gassing a truck on Loop 202
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Father, son hit and killed while trying to gas up car on Loop 202
A Phoenix family is mourning the loss of a father and son who were killed on the side of the highway near the Loop 202 and Elliot Road. Authorities say they were filling a family vehicle with gas when they were hit by a passing car.
5. Arizona Cardinals back in playoff hunt after win over Patriots
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James Conner runs for 2 TDs, Cardinals snap 3-game skid by beating Patriots 30-17
James Conner ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, offensive lineman Jonah Williams recovered a fumble for the first score of his NFL career and the Arizona Cardinals used a stellar defensive performance to beat the New England Patriots 30-17 on Sunday.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Temperatures continue to rise in the Phoenix-metro area
We are expecting a high of 74° on Monday with some midday clouds and highs in the 80s by mid-week.