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1 person dead after crash in Peoria

DPS are investigating a two vehicle collision that left one person dead on SR-74 on Wednesday afternoon.

PEORIA, Ariz. — One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Peoria on Wednesday afternoon.

The Arizona Department of Transportation is investigating a crash that occurred at 1:48 p.m. on the SR-74 westbound near mile marker 16, DPS said. 

The incident is still under investigation.  

Police haven't shared the identity of the victim. The circumstances leading up to the crash are still unknown.

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Up to Speed

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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