I-17 Accident Update Today

An i-17 accident has killed two Grand Canyon University students and their roommates. The wrong-way driver was a 25-year-old man from Tempe, Arizona. The other drivers involved in the crash were single individuals. Although the other drivers were injured, their injuries were not life-threatening. The crash closed the northbound lanes of I-17 near Table Mesa Road for several hours. The lanes have since reopened. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear whether the driver was impaired.

Two Grand Canyon University students and roommates were killed by a wrong-way driver on i-17

According to ABC15, three Grand Canyon University students and roommates were killed in a wrong-way collision on Interstate 17. The driver struck and killed two cars and hit three more students. All three were freshmen and roommates at the Diamondback residence hall. Two were medical students, the other a marketing major, and the wrong-way driver was injured. Investigators are working to determine if the driver’s disability played a role in the crash. Other drivers did not suffer any serious injuries.

Several hours after the crash, police released the names of the victims. Two of the victims died at the scene, while the third died later in the hospital. The two GCU students were 18 years old, while the other was 19 years old. A spokesperson for the school confirmed that all three students were students.

According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, the driver went the wrong way and struck four vehicles in the northbound lanes. The driver was driving southbound when he should have been traveling northbound, causing the collision. Investigators believe impairment was a factor in the accident. Other drivers in the two other cars were not seriously injured.

Construction activities on i-17 during weekdays

The Phoenix area will experience construction activities on Interstate 17 this weekend. Between the hours of 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14 and 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, Interstate 17 will be closed in both directions. Northbound onramps will be closed at Bethany Home Road and southbound onramps will be closed at Thunderbird and Cactus avenues.

In addition, Loop 202 Red Mountain will be closed at times near Priest Drive for utility line work. The ADOT says that traffic on these lanes will be disrupted during these times, but that it will resume once the construction is complete. The project is anticipated to last about six weeks.

In addition to the construction, there will be helicopters flying over the corridor during daytime hours. These helicopters will transport workers and equipment to the construction sites. This will include geotechnical investigation equipment. The work is expected to start later this year, and it will take about three years to complete. The project will result in a 15-mile-long widening of the highway and eight miles of new flex lanes. This will affect traffic in and out of the Valley, and drivers are encouraged to plan their trips accordingly.

Importance of impairment in i-17 crash

Injured persons with a sustained functional reduction are assessed by a consultant medical doctor who specializes in medical impairment. This assessment is made by the medical expert in accordance with the principles and standards established by the medical profession. In addition, the public commission makes a separate assessment of the case, appointing its own medical experts to ensure that all affected persons receive a fair assessment of their condition.

The level of impairment a person has after an auto collision is a critical component in the accident. Those with impairment are likely to have a higher risk of death. In addition to age, a person’s physical or mental condition may also contribute to a higher risk of accident involvement. For example, impaired drivers who speed have a higher risk of fatal crashes. In addition, many older drivers take medications that impair their ability to drive.

Reaction to i-17 crash

The latest crash on I-17 near Holly Ridge has left at least one dead and dozens of injured. The accident happened shortly after 4 a.m. in the northbound lanes, just north of the New River. The driver was reportedly unconscious, but other drivers were unhurt. The state Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, but it is unclear how many cars were involved.

The i-17 crash update was published after a Shamrock truck was involved in a crash. The wreck happened early Friday morning, closing one lane of the northbound highway near Deer Valley Road. The driver of a car behind the semi-truck was trapped inside the cab, which was pinned between the semi-truck and trailer.