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An overturned semitruck shut down eastbound Interstate 40 for several hours on Monday, as traffic was backed up for miles near the area. Reader Sara Herron submitted these photos; send your photos to news@azdailysun.com.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released more information about the fatal rollover crash involving a semitruck and passenger vehicle on westbound Interstate 40 at milepost 195 near Flagstaff.
According to DPS officials, it appears the passenger vehicle changed lanes in front of the commercial truck causing the passenger car to veer into the median at about 9:10 am Sunday. The semitruck also crashed into the median and rolled over, killing at least two of the people inside the smaller vehicle.
According to DPS, a 14-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl were killed during the rollover crash.
A 5-year-old child, also a passenger, is in the hospital according to DPS as result of the crash.
“Sunday and Monday proved to be tremendously busy days for the [Flagstaff Fire Department],” a post on Flagstaff Fire Department’s social media read. “On Sunday morning, several FFD units were dispatched to a multiple-fatality accident on westbound I-40 that lead to fire crews having to transport patients with FFD rescues due to resources being stretched to capacity.”
Less than 24 hours later, first responders were called to eastbound I-40, this time near the Fourth Street overpass for a crash involving a motor home and a semitruck. That crash brought traffic to a halt for several hours on Monday, and resulted in the death of a 49-year-old Flagstaff man named Aaron Matthew Goldman.
DPS has not yet responded to inquiries about the possible cause of Monday’s crash.
In its post published Monday evening, FFD encouraged the public to be patient during highway closures, especially given the two fatal crashes.
The statement read: “Each of these calls required a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) for our local first responders due to their gruesome nature. We love caring for our citizens, but sometimes we have to stop and care for ourselves as well. It’s an honor to serve you.”
Remi Maturo, 2, runs through the Coconino High School cheer squad Saturday morning during the Climb to Conquer Cancer on Snowbowl Road. Remi was just finishing the charity event with her parents.
The Talker family gathers for a group photo before walking 5 miles up Snowbowl Road during the Climb For Cancer event on Saturday.
Coconino High School’s cheer team motivates participants as they start and finish the Climb For Cancer Saturday morning on Snowbowl Road. More than 1,100 people signed up for the uphill walk that honors cancer survivors and victims and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
More than 1,100 people trek Snowbowl Road Saturday morning during the Climb For Cancer event, which honors cancer survivors and victims and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
Members of the Talker family pose for a selfie Saturday morning before setting off on Snowbowl Road during the annual Climb to Conquer Cancer event.
Signs honoring cancer victims line a stretch of Snowbowl Road Saturday morning during the Climb For Cancer event. Friends and family members of those who died will take their sign when they reach it and carry it back down the hill.
People who trekked the 2.5 miles up Snowbowl Road Saturday morning reach the wall of honorees on which they can write the name of who they are walking for during the Climb For Cancer Event.
A family poses for a selfie Saturday morning before the start of the annual Climb to Conquer Cancer event on Snowbowl Road.
Coconino High School’s cheer team provides motivation as participants start and finish the Climb For Cancer Saturday morning on Snowbowl Road.
Mat Pennick of Anchored Kings screenprints T-shirts Saturday morning during the Climb For Cancer event on Snowbowl Road. More than 1,100 people signed up for the uphill walk that honors cancer survivors and victims and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
More than 1,100 people signed up for the uphill walk that honors cancer survivors and victims, and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
Remi Maturo, 2, runs through the Coconino High School cheer squad Saturday morning during the Climb to Conquer Cancer on Snowbowl Road. Remi was just finishing the charity event with her parents.
The Talker family gathers for a group photo before walking 5 miles up Snowbowl Road during the Climb For Cancer event on Saturday.
Coconino High School’s cheer team motivates participants as they start and finish the Climb For Cancer Saturday morning on Snowbowl Road. More than 1,100 people signed up for the uphill walk that honors cancer survivors and victims and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
More than 1,100 people trek Snowbowl Road Saturday morning during the Climb For Cancer event, which honors cancer survivors and victims and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
Members of the Talker family pose for a selfie Saturday morning before setting off on Snowbowl Road during the annual Climb to Conquer Cancer event.
Signs honoring cancer victims line a stretch of Snowbowl Road Saturday morning during the Climb For Cancer event. Friends and family members of those who died will take their sign when they reach it and carry it back down the hill.
People who trekked the 2.5 miles up Snowbowl Road Saturday morning reach the wall of honorees on which they can write the name of who they are walking for during the Climb For Cancer Event.
A family poses for a selfie Saturday morning before the start of the annual Climb to Conquer Cancer event on Snowbowl Road.
Coconino High School’s cheer team provides motivation as participants start and finish the Climb For Cancer Saturday morning on Snowbowl Road.
Mat Pennick of Anchored Kings screenprints T-shirts Saturday morning during the Climb For Cancer event on Snowbowl Road. More than 1,100 people signed up for the uphill walk that honors cancer survivors and victims and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
Sierra Ferguson can be reached at sierra.ferguson@lee.net.
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An overturned semitruck shut down eastbound Interstate 40 for several hours on Monday, as traffic was backed up for miles near the area. Reader Sara Herron submitted these photos; send your photos to news@azdailysun.com.
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