Motorcycle collision leads to one dead on Interstate 8
UPDATE
Authorities have confirmed one person is dead following a motorcycle collision on Interstate 8 near Dateland, Ariz.
The collision happened at 3:10 p.m. when a motorcycle collided with an ambulance. The rider of the motorcycle has been confirmed dead. Troopers have closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 8 at the milepost 67 to conduct an investigation.
Las autoridades dijeron que los carriles hacia el oeste ahora están abiertos despues del accidente.
ORIGINAL STORY
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, westbound lanes of Interstate 8 near Dateland, Ariz. are closed because of a crash. Eastbound lanes are unaffected.
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There is no estimated reopening time beginning from the crash near milepost 70. Motorists should consider delaying travel or using alternate routes.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov , by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT . When a freew ay closure or other major traffic event occurs, our free app available at ADOTAlerts.com will send critical information directly to app users in affected areas – where possible, in advance of alternate routes.
