TEMPE, Ariz. — Red Mountain Expressway westbound in Tempe has reopened after a deadly series of crashes earlier in the day.
>> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the crash happened Sunday just before 3 a.m.
One of the drivers involved in the crash, identified as 55-year-old Rachel Marie Moss from Chandler, died at the scene, DPS said.
DPS said three crashes happened along the roadway.
First, a white passenger vehicle rear-ended a gray Honda SUV.
Then after the collision, the gray Honda SUV was left blocking lanes of traffic and it was hit by a gray Audi passenger vehicle.
Finally, a gray Ford passenger vehicle struck the gray Audi passenger vehicle, the gray Honda SUV, and two occupants from the previous two collisions outside the vehicles.
Watch 12News+ for free
You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app!
The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives.
Roku: Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for "12 News KPNX."
Amazon Fire TV: Search for "12 News KPNX" to find the free 12News+ app to add to your account, or have the 12News+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app.
More ways to get 12News
On your phone: Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
On your streaming device: Download 12News+ to your streaming device
The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
