Quick thinking helped save college student's life; fiery crash in East Valley turns deadly | Nightly Roundup

From what an ASU student did that some say helped save his classmate's life to how the excessive heat is affecting youth sports across the Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories.

2 killed in fiery crash near U.S. 60 off-ramp

Two people are dead following a crash on Sept. 27 at the U.S. 60 and Country Club Drive off-ramp, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

6 hurt in fiery crash near U.S. 60
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Six people have been hospitalized following a fiery crash near the U.S. 60 and Country Club Drive. Authorities say multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, including a pool cleaning truck that caused a chemical spill.

Phoenix weekend freeway closures (Sept. 27-30)
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Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane between the Loop 303 and State Route 74 from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for pavement work; westbound I-10 will be closed between the Loop 202 Santan and U.S. 60 from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday for paving and a traffic shift; eastbound Loop 101 will be closed between 75th and 51st Avenues from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for work zone set up and pavement removal; Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard will be closed in both directions at the Loop 101 from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for bridge work; and Arizona Avenue will be closed in both directions at the Loop 202 Santan from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for a pavement improvement project.

These US states have the worst-behaved drivers: See where your state ranks

Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.

Broadway Curve project closes some I-10 lanes this week
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ADOT is warning drivers that part of I-10 will be restricted overnight this week. Multiple lanes on I-10 will close overnight between Baseline Road and 40th Street. It's for work on the Broadway Curve project. Those closures start Tuesday, Sept. 24, and run every night through Friday morning.

Phoenix area road work is stressful, but necessary
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It was another weekend of major freeway closures across the Valley, but they're all part of decade-long plans put into place. Proposition 479 will be on the November ballot. It’s a 1/2 cent sales tax to continue Valley construction for the decade. FOX 10’s Kenzie Beach joins us with some insight behind these projects.

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-17
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A pedestrian was struck and killed along Interstate 17 near Durango, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The victim was not identified.

NB I-17 backups in north Phoenix wreak havoc on some neighborhoods

Backups, bumper to bumper traffic, and drivers making their way around the mess. We're talking about traffic on I-17 as construction crews work to restore the stretch of highway in north Phoenix.

NB I-17 sees weekend-long backups
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FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the latest as she spoke to neighbors about the backup on I-17 northbound in Phoenix. The backups aren't uncommon lately as there's a massive project underway to restore the stretch of highway, in both directions, each weekend.

Police searching for hit-and-run suspect
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One man is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Phoenix at the intersection of 16th Street and Camelback Road.

Pedestrian hit, killed by car in Phoenix
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Police say a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a car near 44th and Van Buren Street. The driver stayed at the scene after the crash. Traffic is shut down in the area due to the investigation.

Phoenix weekend freeway closures (Sept. 20-23)
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Westbound I-10 will be closed between the Loop 202 Santan and the U.S. 60 from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday for paving and a traffic shift; northbound I-17 will be narrowed to one lane between the Loop 303 and State Route 74 from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for pavement work; northbound SR 51 will be closed between the I-10/Loop 202 Mini Stack and the Loop 101 from 9 p.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Saturday for pavement sealing; westbound Loop 202 Santan will be closed between Arizona Avenue and the Loop 101 from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for a widening project; and southbound SR 143 will be closed between the Loop 202 Red Mountain and I-10 from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for a traffic shift.

ADOT to begin work on Loop 101 widening project
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ADOT officials are asking for people's input on a long-term project along a stretch of the Loop 101 between I-17 and 75th Avenue, as they plan the next phase of its widening project. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Peoria PD involved in crash on Loop 101 in Glendale, DPS says

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says Peoria PD was involved in a crash on Loop 101 in Glendale on Wednesday night.