One dead in two-vehicle collision on Highway 191

SAFFORD – One person has died in a two-vehicle crash just before 5 a.m.

The incident occurred around 4:48 a.m. Friday, May 10, on U.S. Highway 191, at milepost 136, east of Safford.

Department of Public Safety officials said the collision involved a sedan and a semi-truck. The semi was traveling northbound when the semi was rear-ended by the sedan.

The driver of the limousine was killed in the accident. The victim’s identity has not yet been released.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Editor’s Note: This story was updated at 11:48 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 with new information from DPS regarding the nature of the accident and the fact that the tractor-trailer was not taken into custody.

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