US 93 reopens north of Wickenburg following deadly crash

Crash closes US 93 in both directions north of Wickenburg

WICKENBURG, Ariz. - Both directions of the U.S. 93 highway north of Wickenburg have been reopened following a deadly, multi-car crash on Friday.

The crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 19 at milepost 178, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

The highway was reopened just after 10 a.m.

Interstates 17 and 40 provide an alternative but longer route between Phoenix and Las Vegas during the closure.

The Associated Press (AP) contributed to this report.

A crash closed U.S. 93 north of Wickenburg in both directions on Nov. 19, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.

Traffic backup on U.S. 93 north of Wickenburg following a crash at milepost 178. The highway is shut down in both directions, the Arizona Department of Transportation said on Nov. 19.