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Driver dead after fiery crash along Loop 202 in east Mesa

Driver dead after fiery crash along Loop 202 in east Mesa
Loop 202 Broadway crash
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MESA, AZ — Officials are investigating a deadly crash on Loop 202 Red Mountain in east Mesa on Wednesday morning.

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the crash occurred in the northbound lanes of Loop 202 at Broadway Road.

A Ford F-150 reportedly struck the bridge barrier and caught fire on impact.

Video from the scene showed passersby attempting to help the driver, who was alone in the vehicle.

The driver was killed in the crash, DPS confirmed. He has been identified as Matthew Lee Dobrenz, 58, of Gilbert.

It’s unclear what led to the crash.