Serious I-17 Crash Near Daisy Mountain Drive Under Investigation

A serious two-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 17 near Daisy Mountain Drive was under investigation on October 30. The collision occurred at milepost 227, just north of Daisy Mountain Drive and the Phoenix-area community of Anthem. First responders were called to the scene at about 10:30 a.m., officials said.

The agency reported that occupants sustained severe harm, with at least one person thrown from a vehicle. The crash involved two vehicles, but officials released few additional details about those involved or the circumstances of the collision.

The Arizona Department of Transportation said the crash blocked the two left lanes of northbound I-17. Motorists were urged to take another route or allow extra travel time as authorities examined the wreck. Authorities were still investigating the collision.