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4 Dead in multi-car crash on I-10 in Benson

DPS identifies victims
Deadly I-10 crash
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UPDATE, 3/14/23:

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the driver, who was at fault, remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Lamar Bryant, 36, and Desi Draught, 47, both who were from New Orleans, died in the crash. Adolfo Valdez, 30, and Claudia Espinoza, 50, both who are from Moorpark, Calif., also died in the wreck.

ORIGINAL STORY:

At least four people are dead after a multi-car crash on I-10 near milepost 306 in Benson.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the crash happened between two cars and two commercial vehicles around 8 p.m. Friday night.

The Arizona Department of Transportation says the eastbound lanes are completely closed and only one westbound lane is open.

In the meantime, ADOT is asking drivers to avoid the area.

DPS says they are investigating what caused the deadly crash.