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DPS investigating deadly crash on I-17 and McDowell Road

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The Department of Public Safety is investigating after a collision turned deadly on Interstate 17 at McDowell Road. 

According to officials I-17 southbound was closed at McDowell Road but the roadway later reopened shortly after 9 a.m. 

DPS said people may have been ejected during the multiple vehicle fatal collision. One person was killed in the crash, and another was critically injured. 

A DUI enforcement unit was present during the investigation. It's not clear yet if DUI or any other sort of impairment played a role in the collision.