Accident Traps Drivers Overnight on I-17

3/10/23

Several drivers were stuck on I-17 southbound for a long time due to a crash. The accident occurred near Black Canyon City around 9 p.m. Thursday and involved a commercial vehicle. It wasn’t until 5:40 Friday morning that all lanes were finally open. Many motorists spent the entire night in their cars while authorities investigated the crash and cleared the scene. One report stated a helicopter was called in to perform a medical evacuation. The details of the crash and the number of people injured are not known at this time.