BENSON, Ariz. – On Monday, September 28, 2026, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) State Trooper sustained injuries as a result of a collision involving a commercial vehicle.

The collision occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 at milepost 302, near Benson, Arizona.

The trooper sustained significant injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured.

AZDPS is investigating this collision.

Incident #I26059696

On September 25, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Arizona State Gang Task Force assisted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with an ongoing, preplanned criminal investigation in the Rock Springs area within Yavapai County.

During the investigation, a shooting occurred. One suspect was wounded and transported to the hospital.

No law enforcement personnel were injured, and no bystanders reported injuries.

If you witnessed this incident or have any information, please call 911 or contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377).

There are no road closures as a result of this incident. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area, as this is an active scene and law enforcement personnel are present.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety's (AZDPS) Major Incident Division is investigating this incident.

MESA, Ariz. — On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at approximately 1:01 a.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) responded to a three-vehicle fatal collision on eastbound US 60 near milepost 187 (Higley Road).

The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle experienced a flat tire, and the driver stopped on the right emergency shoulder. Family members responded to the location to assist the driver with changing the tire. After completing the tire change, the family was preparing to leave when an eastbound vehicle struck the two vehicles stopped on the shoulder.

One person was killed, and two others sustained critical and serious injuries and were transported to a hospital.

The driver who collided with the stopped vehicles, 21-year-old Zachary Robert Penrod of Queen Creek, Arizona, showed signs of impairment.

Penrod was booked into the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Jail on one count of manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault, and one count of endangerment.

The AZDPS Vehicular Crimes Unit is investigating this collision.

Detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (AZDPS) Vehicular Crimes Unit (VCU) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a potential witness connected to a fatal collision that occurred following a pursuit initiated by the Bullhead City Police Department on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Investigators have obtained video footage from a gas station showing the juvenile driver involved in the incident speaking with an unidentified male shortly before the crash. Detectives would like to interview this individual regarding that conversation.

The male was wearing a black hat, black tank top, and black shorts. The two additional individuals visible in the images are juvenile suspects already in custody. This person is not a suspect and is not wanted for any criminal offense. Detectives seek to speak with him solely as a witness.

Investigators believe the witness may reside in the Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Needles (California), or Laughlin (Nevada) areas.

Anyone with information regarding this individual’s identity or whereabouts is asked to call 1-877-429-8477 or submit a tip online at azdps.gov/tips. Please reference incident I26056549.