BUCKEYE, Ariz — A semi-truck drove off an Interstate 10 overpass and landed on a parked construction pickup truck with a person inside early Friday morning, the Buckeye Police Department said.
The drivers of both vehicles were able to get themselves out of the vehicle and were treated for injuries at the scene, the department said. The two were transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the semi-truck driver drove off the freeway for "unknown reasons". The semi-truck was carrying food products.
Both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-10 are completely open, DPS said.
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
"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.