I-8 eastbound reopens after fatal semi-truck crash

By Sumiko Keil

Published April 28, 2020 6:06 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)-The Interstate 8 eastbound reopens near Telegraph Pass after a fatal crash on Monday.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the fatal collision involved a semi-truck driver carrying cattle.

DPS confirmed the fatality was the driver of the semi.

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 freeway 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.

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Sumiko Keil

Sumiko Keil has served as the Digital Content Producer since March 2019.

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