The Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly crash on northbound Interstate 17 near Black Canyon City.
A crash involving multiple cars occurred near milepost 249 Saturday morning.
According to a DPS spokesperson, four vehicles were involved, including a motorcycle. At least one person was killed in the crash.
Long delays continue on I-17 northbound because of an earlier crash north of Black Canyon City at milepost 249. Both lanes are open but it will take time to clear the backup. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/HMjXjjdpx4
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) August 4, 2018
Waiting for it to clear right now pic.twitter.com/crRNx4avjk
— martin (@sabbic) August 4, 2018
Interstate 17 northbound was closed just north of Black Canyon City for several hours during the investigation but has since reopened.
— Shara Beal🇺🇸 (@sharahelm) August 4, 2018
Drivers may still encounter long delays, according to ADOT. To avoid the backup, drivers can go through Payson on State Routes 87 and 260 and connect to I-17 at Camp Verde.
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