PHOENIX — Department of Public Safety officials say three people were killed and five people were taken to a local hospital after a two-vehicle crash that closed part of Loop 202 South Mountain and 40th Street Saturday night.
Officials say two vehicles were found at the scene with one person requiring extraction.
A total of five people were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Officials believe impairment is suspected in this crash.
The Department of Public Safety is currently investigating what led to this crash.
Eastbound lanes have reopened.
The investigation remains ongoing.
