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
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