On Tuesday evening, one person was hospitalized following a multi-vehicle wreck in Tonopah.
As per the initial information, the three-vehicle accident took place on the westbound lanes of the Interstate 10 at about 7 p.m. The preliminary investigation showed that two semi-trucks and an SUV were involved in the crash. Officials reported that one of the big rigs flipped over and its cab was separated from the trailer and ended up on the eastbound lanes.
Traffic was blocked on both the westbound and eastbound lanes as crews worked at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck suffered injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment. The condition of the others drivers is unknown at this time. No other details are immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
May 18, 2022