Update at 6:27 p.m.
According to DPS, a Chevrolet SUV was traveling southbound I-19 South of West Drexel Road and North of West Valencia Road when it crossed the median for an unknown reason and struck a northbound Jeep head-on.
The driver of the SUV, a 25-year-old man, was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.
The driver of the jeep, 35-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital
with minor injuries.
DPS says the southbound lanes are now open but the northbound lanes remain closed.
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Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to a two-vehicle collision on I-19 involving injuries.
The incident occurred near Irvington Road and the southbound lane is closed.
Traffic is being diverted off at Valencia Road.
Stay with KGUN 9 for further updates.
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