Child Dead, Several Others Injured in Car Accidents on Highway 60 [Tempe, AZ]

Child Dies after Tempe Car Crashes on Highway 60 near Rural Road

 
TEMPE, AZ (February 20, 2024) — A child died following two chain-reaction car accidents on Highway 60 on Monday, February 12.
 
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the first accident happened just before 8:00 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 60 near Rural Road.
 
DPS said the driver of an SUV tried to change lanes. Then a chain reaction crash happened with seven other vehicles. Paramedics transported several people, including two minors, involved in the crash to a hospital. One of the minors succumbed to their injuries and died.
 
The second crash occurred shortly after 8:20 a.m. on the same day. An SUV traveling eastbound on Highway 60 crashed into the back of a DPS patrol vehicle responding to the first crash.
 
The DPS trooper was not in the car when the second crash happened.
 
DPS said they suspect impairment on the driver of that SUV. Paramedics transported that driver to a hospital for treatment.
 
Authorities closed the westbound traffic Loop 101 due to the crash for around three hours.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.

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