One Killed, One Injured When Car Hauler Detaches From Pickup on I-17

ANTHEM, AZ - One person was killed and another was injured early Monday morning when a car hauler detached from, and then collided with, the pickup truck that was towing it.

According to ABC 15, the incident happened at about 5:30 a.m. when the car hauler became detached from a pickup truck in the northbound lanes of I-17 near Daisy Mountain Drive.

Responding officers believe the hauler then landed on top of the pickup, killing one occupant and injuring a second. The extent of that person’s injuries is unclear at this time.

UPDATE: EXPECT DELAYS I-17 NB

I-17 NB near Daisy Mountain Dr.: Center and right lanes closed for a crash. Only the left lane is open.

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At least two northbound lanes were closed as a result of the crash, forcing traffic to merge into the far left lane. Photos of the incident suggest that traffic was heavily impacted for some time.

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