ELOY, ARIZONA — A commercial driver was airlifted to a hospital after a load of metal beams shifted into the cab during a single-vehicle crash south of Eloy Tuesday afternoon, according to Arizona Highway Patrol and the Eloy Police Department.

Officials said the collision happened around 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2026, on AZ-87 southbound near milepost 116, as the commercial vehicle attempted to turn west onto Milligan Road.

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Troopers said the truck was traveling примерно 55 mph in a 45 mph zone — as shown in the driver’s dash camera video — when the load shifted. Authorities said the metal beams moved into the cab, crushing it.

The driver was flown by helicopter to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and is expected to recover, officials said.

Authorities said the driver was cited for ARS 28-701 (Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent – Collision) and also issued a Federal Motor Carrier violation for an improperly secured load, with investigators noting the load shifted laterally.

Officials urged drivers hauling materials to double-check securement to prevent dangerous load shifts and keep roadways safe.

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