A deadly crash closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Tonopah at milepost 103 for several hours Wednesday evening.
According to officials, one person died at the scene.
The East bound lanes of I-10 were closed at mile marker 103 in Tonopah after two semi trucks collided. One person died at the scene and the other was evaluated but refused treatment. Lemon juice covered the freeway but cleanup is underway. pic.twitter.com/7lX0lHJdhV
— Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (@AZFireAuthority) May 25, 2023
Aerial video showed two semi-trucks at the scene, one of which was flipped on its side.
The eastbound lanes of the freeway were shut down for several hours but reopened overnight.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Editor's note: ADOT originally tweeted that the westbound lanes were closed, but has since issued a correction stating that the eastbound lanes are closed and the westbound lanes are unaffected.
