DPS: Box truck rolls over on SR 87 near Fountain Hills, slows traffic
Photographer: Air15
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Posted: 03/05/2013
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ - Authorities say a box truck rolled over Tuesday morning on State Route 87 near Fountain Hills, slowing down traffic.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the truck traveling north rolled over at 7:17 a.m. at milepost 195, north of Fort McDowell Road.
According to officials, the highway was closed briefly to allow a helicopter to land for medical evacuation.
The driver's condition and the cause of the rollover are unknown at this time.
Air15 video showed the truck laying on its side off the road.
One of the northbound lanes is open and southbound lanes are open as of 8:30 a.m.
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