MESA, AZ — Authorities are investigating a serious injury crash involving a light-rail train in Mesa Saturday afternoon.
Mesa firefighters say a 60-year-old man was extricated from his vehicle near Stapley Drive and Main Street and rushed to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Crews say no one inside the train was hurt.
The westbound lanes of Main Street were closed while police worked to clear the scene.
@MesaFireDept crews are on scene of vehicle into the @valleymetro light rail. Westbound lanes of Main St. will be closed while Mesa PD and Valley Metro completes their investigation. pic.twitter.com/007ecuwOQZ
— Mesa (Arizona) Fire & Medical Dept (@MesaFireDept) February 29, 2020
The cause of the crash is under investigation. The victim is not being identified at this time.
Stay with ABC15 News and abc15.com for updates.
Service Alert: Due to a collision on the westbound tracks at Stapely/Main the westbound train will be arriving on the eastbound side of the platform. Expecting delays of up to 15 minutes. #vmservice
— Valley Metro (@valleymetro) February 29, 2020
