Overview
- Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on westbound Loop 202 just west of Cooper Road that resulted in one vehicle rolling onto its roof.
- DPS said a white pickup rear-ended a white SUV, then struck another vehicle before the pickup rolled over, which officials described as the sequence that led to the crash.
- One person was taken to a hospital and later declared dead, and a second person was hospitalized with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
- The Arizona Department of Transportation closed the affected westbound lanes and DPS estimated about three hours to reopen the freeway while the scene is cleared and examined.
- Officials have not released the identities of those involved and say the crash remains under active investigation, which could include checking for impairment, speed or mechanical issues and will determine next steps for any charges or reports.