Deadly semi-truck crash closes U.S. 60 in Wittmann

1 killed in Wittmann semi-truck crash on U.S. 60

One person is dead following a crash between a car and a semi-truck on Wednesday morning along the U.S. 60 in Wittmann.

WITTMANN, Ariz. - A crash involving a semi-truck has closed the U.S. 60 in both directions in the far West Valley.

What we know:

The crash happened at 5 a.m. on April 15 at 211th Avenue.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says when troopers got to the scene, they found a car and semi-truck involved in the crash. One person died at the scene.

Westbound U.S. 60 is closed at 203rd Avenue, and the eastbound lanes are shut down at 211th Avenue.

One person died on April 15 in a crash involving a semi-truck along the U.S. 60 in Wittmann, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. (KSAZ-TV)

What we don't know:

The person who died wasn't identified.

It's also unknown what caused the crash or when the U.S. 60 will reopen.

(ADOT)

Map of area where the crash happened: