Scottsdale, AZ (July 9, 2025) — A major collision shut down parts of Loop 101 in Scottsdale for several hours Saturday afternoon, leaving at least two people hospitalized with serious injuries. The crash happened around 1 p.m. on July 5, 2025, in the southbound lanes of Loop 101 near Shea Boulevard, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

According to reports, DPS officials said a vehicle had become disabled on the freeway when it was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound. The force of the impact resulted in significant damage and injuries to at least two individuals involved. Emergency responders transported both victims to area hospitals for treatment of serious injuries.

The crash caused major traffic delays as authorities closed all southbound lanes of Loop 101 at Cactus Road and shut down the Cactus Road on-ramp to Loop 101 southbound. The closures remained in place for several hours while investigators cleared the scene and worked to determine exactly what led to the collision. The freeway reopened to traffic around 6 p.m. Saturday evening.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the cause of the crash and is urging drivers to remain alert and cautious when approaching stopped vehicles on the roadway.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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