SUV Obliterated After Rear-ending Disabled Semi

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 05-04-2024 |  3:30 AM
LOCATION: EB South Mountain L202 near 17th Ave
AREA/CITY: Phoenix
DETAILS:

AZDPS and Phoenix Fire responded to reports of a serious vehicle collision involving a SUV and a disabled semi truck.

According to DPS on scene, the driver of the SUV veered off the roadway for unknown reasons and collided into the back of a semi truck and trailer stopped on the right shoulder.

The SUV was believed to be traveling a highway speed at the time of impact.

The adult male driver was extricated by Phoenix Fire crews and transported to a local trauma center where his condition is currently unknown.

The collision resulted in the closure of all lanes except HOV triggering a significant eastbound 202 traffic delay.

The lanes of travel have since reopened and the flow of traffic has been restored.

HANDLING AGENCIES: AZ DPS

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