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Road reopened after fatal head-on vehicle crash near Wickenburg

The person was declared dead at the scene and there are "unknown other injuries," Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers said.

WICKENBURG, Ariz. — A person is dead after a head-on vehicle collision near Wickenburg early Thursday morning, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers said.

The collision took place north of Wickenburg on the US 93 highway, DPS said. 

Department officials reported one person was declared dead and "unknown other injuries" were at the scene.

Both lanes of the roadway near the scene of the crash at milepost 172 were closed, troopers said. The roadway has since been reopened.

Authorities have yet to release the following information:

  • The identity of the person who died
  • If any other individuals were involved in the collision
  • If other individuals were hurt in the collision
  • The events leading up to the collision

RELATED: 3 adults, 2 kids in critical condition after serious crash in north Phoenix

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.

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