A multiple fatality traffic accident closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 ten miles southwest of Kingman at 9:06 a.m. Friday. The Department of Public Safety said a wrong-way driving incident led to the head on collision at milepost 36.
DPS said at least four people were dead at the scene of the accident. A fifth person died following transport to Kingman Regional Medical Center.
One westbound lane was reopened to traffic just before noon. Names of the victims are withheld pending notification of kin and the accident is under investigation.
