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Driver killed in wrong-way crash involving semi-truck on Loop 202 South Mountain

Semi-truck on fire, traffic stopped in the area
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Posted at 10:51 AM, Feb 26, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-26 19:26:51-05

AHWATUKEE, AZ — A deadly wrong-way crash is under investigation along Loop 202 South Mountain near 40th Street.

The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of the freeway around 10:30 a.m. Monday. The lanes were shut down during an investigation and have since reopened.

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the crash happened when an SUV driver went the wrong direction and collided with multiple cars and a semi-truck.

The driver of the SUV was killed in the crash. Their identity hasn't been released.

No other injuries were reported.

Images from Arizona Department of Transportation officials showed a large plume of black smoke coming from the fiery crash scene.

An investigation remains underway.