YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — A tragic multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 93, near the junction with State Route 71, has claimed at least one life, as reported by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, unfolding near the northwest region of Wickenburg.
The crash, transpiring at 2:41 p.m. on Sunday, marked a devastating event at milepost 165 on Highway 93, approximately five miles northwest of the intersection with State Route 71 near Congress. DPS confirmed that the collision involved several vehicles, including motorcycles, and classified it as “fatal.” However, precise details regarding the number of fatalities or injuries remain undisclosed at this time. Additionally, DPS has refrained from providing information on the total count of vehicles involved or the causative factors behind the crash. Moreover, the identities of those affected have yet to be disclosed.
In response to the incident, southbound lanes of Highway 93 were promptly shut down at the junction with Interstate 40 in Mohave County. These lanes remained closed until approximately 7:45 p.m. Later, northbound lanes were also temporarily closed at the junction with State Route 71, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). However, they reopened around 7:53 p.m., easing the traffic disruptions caused by the tragic collision.
This heart-wrenching event underscores the importance of road safety and vigilance while navigating our highways. As investigations continue, authorities are working diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding this devastating crash, hoping to provide closure and understanding to the affected families and communities.