I-10 reopens following fatal semi-truck crash

UPDATE (5:20 P.M.)

One driver was killed following a three semi-truck crash on Interstate 10 Tuesday morning.

According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, a tractor-trailer rolled over at milepost 79 causing a second semi to come to a complete stop. While stopped, a third semi-truck crashed with the second semi killing the driver in the third semi-truck.

The driver of the second semi-truck suffered injuries due to the collision.

Authorities said the left eastbound lane of the I-10 west of Tonopah has now reopened. The right lane remains closed near milepost 80 for an ongoing crash investigation.

UPDATE ( 8:10 A.M.)

Two separate collisions have been reported according to The Arizona Department of Public Safety.

DPS said the first was a semi that rolled over on eastbound I-10 at MP 79, a second semi was able to come to a complete stop. While stopped, a third semi struck the second semi killing the driver of the third semi. That collision caused the second semi to then hit the first semi causing injuries to the driver of the second driver.

DPS said this is reported to be a multi-vehicle fatality collision.

Traffic is being taken off at MP45 and routed through Salome back to I-10. Again, they anticipate an extended closure due to the amount of damage and debris.

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UPDATE (7:08 A.M.)

The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued a statement that said this is a fatality collision involving multiple semis and that they are anticipating an extended closure due to cleanup.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said they will be working with ADOT to provide traffic re-routing information once it’s established.

This story is developing and we will keep you updated with any new information.

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Interstate 10 eastbound is closed for a crash west of Tonopah, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

There is no estimated time to reopen the highway at milepost 80. Drivers may consider delaying travel or using an alternate route during the closure.

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.