Semi-Truck Ended in Embankment and Resulted in One Injury

TEMPE, AZ (August 22, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a semi-truck accident on US 60 left one driver with injuries.

On August 11th, troopers from the Arizona Department of Safety were dispatched to the westbound lanes of the highway ramp near Interstate 10.

Upon investigation, the officers learned that a semi-truck driver lost control of the vehicle, and ended up in an embankment.

In addition to the report, the semi-truck was pulling a trailer loaded when it was cut off by another vehicle.

Furthermore, the semi-truck driver suffered only minor injuries, and he was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the authorities blocked the westbound US 60 to I-10 east and westbound ramps for multiple hours.

By 2:30 p.m., the eastbound ramp reopened, and at around 5:00 p.m., the westbound ramp followed.

No other details were added by the authorities at this time, and the crash is still under investigation.

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