Truck driver killed after colliding with bridge pillar in Arizona

Transportation officers in Arizona have closed a portion of I-10 following a deadly early morning collision close to Willcox.

The crash occurred earlier than 2 a.m. on Could 3 on I-10 westbound at mile marker 331 close to Willcox.

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Workplace (CCSO) stories {that a} semi truck left the interstate and struck a bridge pillar for the US 191 overpass to the proper of roadway.

The truck grew to become engulfed in flames following the crash.

The truck driver was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

Photographs shared by CCSO and the Arizona Division of Transportation (ADOT) present main structural injury to the bridge.

I-10 closed till additional discover as officers examine the reason for the crash and examine the bridge construction. ADOT says that eastbound visitors is now exiting and re-entering I-10 on the US 191 junction. Westbound I-10 stays closed. ADOT recommends drivers take SR 80 by means of Douglas and Bisbee and re-enter I-10 at Benson.

US 191 can be closed on the I-10 Junction.