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Dump truck crash shuts down State Route 74 near Lake Pleasant

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Updated  March 16, 2026 1:33pm MST
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A serious crash involving a dump truck shut down State Route 74 in both directions near Lake Pleasant on March 16.

The Brief

    • A rollover crash involving a dump truck hauling gravel was reported on March 16 near Lake Pleasant.
    • The crash closed State Route 74 in both directions between 87th Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway.
    • Police say three people were hurt, with one suffering life-threatening injuries.

PEORIA, Ariz. - A crash involving a dump truck closed State Route 74 in both directions near Lake Pleasant on March 16, police said.

What we know:

The highway is shut down between 87th Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway. Peoria Police say the road will be closed for several hours.

SkyFOX video over the scene showed at least three vehicles involved in the crash.

Three people were hospitalized, with one suffering life-threatening injuries.

What we don't know:

It's unknown what caused the crash.

Map of area where the crash happened:

The Source: The Peoria Police Department

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