Multi-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 40 Killed Three People

WILLIAMS, AZ (August 4, 2022)  Three people died Tuesday following a semi-truck collision on Interstate 40.

The crash happened on the afternoon of July 26th along eastbound I-40 at milepost 153, per initial reports.

According to Williams Authorities, the events that led up to the collision are currently unknown, though the accident involved a passenger car and two semi-trucks.

Despite life-saving efforts, responding emergency crews pronounced three people dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, medics transported a fourth occupant with serious injuries to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Officers have not released the names of all parties involved at this time, pending notification of their next of kin.

The crash caused temporary lane closures on I-40’s eastbound lanes, which have since reopened.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash and will provide updates as they become available. An active investigation is currently underway at this point.


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