Troopers believe those involved have non-life-threatening injuries, though how many people were hurt remains unclear, and northbound traffic on the freeway is not affected.
PHOENIX, AZ - October 27, 2026
A crash involving five cars shortly after 6 a.m. on Tuesday shut down the southbound lanes of SR 143 near University Drive, close to the Phoenix-Tempe border, according to AZ Family. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
Key Facts
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Location: Southbound SR 143 near University Drive, Phoenix, Arizona
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash
- Vehicles involved: Five cars
- Injuries / fatalities: Troopers believe those involved have non-life-threatening injuries. The number of people hurt is unclear.
- Responding agencies: Arizona Department of Public Safety
- Reported by: AZ Family
Crash Overview
The crash happened shortly after 6 a.m. on Tuesday on the southbound lanes of SR 143 near University Drive. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, as reported by AZ Family, five cars were involved.
Troopers believe the people involved have non-life-threatening injuries. Few other details about the people involved have been reported.
The southbound lanes were closed after the crash. Drivers were asked to use alternate routes, and no estimated time for reopening those lanes had been given. Northbound traffic was not affected.
Reports do not specify a cause or any allegations related to the crash.
People Involved
Troopers believe those involved have non-life-threatening injuries. Reports do not say how many people were hurt.
Traffic Impact
The southbound lanes of SR 143 near University Drive were closed. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes. No estimated reopening time has been reported. Northbound lanes were not affected.