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Police say driver of box truck involved in fatal crash had fentanyl pills, tested positive for meth

Authorities said the truck hit at least two vehicles on the highway Monday morning near 163rd Avenue.

PHOENIX — The man who was driving a box truck involved in a fatal multi-vehicle collision on U.S. 60 tested positive for meth and had fentanyl pills on him, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said.

The driver, 57-year-old Dewey Sigler, is being charged with homicide and drug offenses after the Penske truck he was driving caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed one motorist, court documents show.

The truck hit a Toyota passenger vehicle near 163rd Avenue, causing the car to swerve into the median, DPS said. The truck also hit a Nissan Altima, killing the car's driver. A semi-truck also struck the Penske truck.

The two passengers in the Toyota were injured, officials said.

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Driving Safety Tips: 

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road. 

"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website. 

ADOT's suggestions include: 

  • Don’t speed or drive aggressively 

  • Never drive while under the influence of substances 

  • Avoid distractions while driving 

  • Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same 

  • When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over 

  • Stay extra aware in work zones 

  • Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous 

Find more tips on the department's Driving Safety Homepage on ADOT's website here. 

"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said. 

 

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