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Arizona DPS trooper hospitalized following I-10 crash near Benson

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FOX 10 Phoenix
Cochise County
Published September 28, 2026 3:14 PM MST
Published September 28, 2026 3:14 PM MST

The Brief

    • An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper sustained significant injuries after a collision involving a commercial vehicle on eastbound Interstate 10 near Benson.
    • The injured trooper was taken to a hospital for treatment.
    • The driver of the commercial vehicle was reportedly not hurt.

BENSON, Ariz. - An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper suffered significant injuries following a crash with a commercial vehicle on a highway on Monday.

What we know:

The crash happened at around 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 28 on eastbound Interstate 10 within milepost 302, near Benson.

The trooper was significantly hurt following the collision, and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver of the commercial vehicle was reported to be uninjured.

What we don't know:

The exact injuries the trooper sustained are unknown. Officials did not release what type of commercial vehicle was involved. 

The cause of the crash was not released.

What's next:

DPS is investigating the crash.

Map of Benson, Arizona.

The Source: Information in this report was gathered from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Cochise CountyNews