Cooper and Merrill Roads Reopen in Gilbert After Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash Shut Intersection for Hours

GILBERT, AZ — The intersection of Cooper and Merrill roads in Gilbert reopened just before 6 p.m. after being closed for several hours following a deadly crash. Gilbert police said the collision happened shortly after 10 a.m. south of Baseline Road and involved two vehicles.

Driver died at scene

Police said an adult female driver was unresponsive and trapped inside one of the vehicles after the crash. Fire crews pulled her from the wreckage and pronounced her dead at the scene.

The driver of the other vehicle declined medical treatment, according to police.

Road closure lasted hours

The crash forced authorities to shut down the intersection while first responders worked the scene and investigators examined what happened. Drivers were told to stay away from the area and find alternate routes until the roadway reopened.

What police said so far

Gilbert police have not said what caused the collision. The department said the sequence of events leading up to the crash remains unknown.

Traffic impact in Gilbert

The reopening ended a significant traffic disruption in a busy part of Gilbert near Baseline Road. Even after the intersection cleared, drivers in the area were urged to remain alert and expect lingering delays.

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