UPDATE (March 13, 2024): Recent reports have been released which clarify what occurred during this accident. According to these reports, a northbound CMV veered left over the center line for unknown reasons and sideswiped a southbound CMV as a result. The original CMV then overcorrected, crossing back over into the southbound lane where it struck a passenger vehicle. The northbound CMV overturned and caught fire.

Because of the fatal injuries incurred as a result of the wreck, the driver of the passenger vehicle was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the northbound CMV was able to be removed from the vehicle before it caught fire. No other injuries have been reported in connection with this incident.

Oracle, AZ — March 11, 2024, one person was killed and another was injured in a multi-vehicle truck accident at about 11:10 a.m. along State Route 77.

According to authorities, the accident took place on State Route 77 in the vicinity of Biosphere Road.

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Multi-vehicle Truck Accident on S.R. 77 in Oracle, AZ

The causal factors that led to the crash are still unclear. Officials indicate that three separate vehicles were involved, one of which was an 18-wheeler that overturned during the course of the accident. Reports state that a victim who had been a passenger in the truck incurred fatal injuries as a result of the wreck. One other person who had apparently been an occupant of one of the other vehicles sustained injuries of unknown severity. They were transported to a local medical facility by emergency medical services in order to receive necessary treatment. No other injuries have been reported.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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