PHOENIX — One person is dead after a crash near the Loop 202 South Mountain transition to Interstate 10 in Phoenix early Sunday morning.
Arizona Department of Public Safety officials confirm one vehicle with a single occupant was involved in the crash. That person, 19-year-old Angel Ramirez Zapien, died from his injuries.
DPS says it appears Zapien's seatbelt was torn during the crash and he was ejected.
Video from the scene showed the vehicle with extensive damage, and it appeared to be cut in half against the barrier wall.
The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of the 202 at the eastbound I-10 interchange. Traffic was diverted off the ramp for several hours but it has since reopened.
L-202 (South Mountain) NB to I-10 EB: The transition ramp is closed due to a crash. pic.twitter.com/kpM87IaJFE
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 20, 2024
The investigation is ongoing.
