1 Seriously Injured in Dump Truck Crash on US 60 [Apache Junction, AZ]

Police Investigate Head-On Crash on US 60 in Apache Junction

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (June 5, 2026)— One person suffered serious injuries in a crash on US 60 after a dump truck crossed the median and crashed head-on into another vehicle near Ironwood Drive.

According to the Department of Public Safety, troopers responded to the crash around 2:13 p.m.

Investigators said the dump truck suffered a blown tire, crossed the median, and struck another vehicle head-on.

Emergency responders transported the person in the other vehicle to a hospital with serious injuries.

The crash forced officials to close the eastbound lanes of US 60 near Ironwood Drive while crews responded and investigated the scene.

Authorities later reopened the eastbound lanes.

Officials have not released additional details about the injured person’s condition or whether anyone else was hurt.

The crash remains under investigation.

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