🌱 Crash Near 23rd Avenue + Weekend Freeway Closures + AZ State Fair

Hello, friends. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your temporary host of the Phoenix Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 102 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. On Thursday afternoon, a multi-vehicle collision occurred resulting in one death and critical injuries. The accident took place near 23rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road at about 2 p.m., according to the Phoenix Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, an individual had to be extricated from a wrecked vehicle. Three people were taken to the hospital; one of them, 28-year-old Cole Boaz, reportedly did not survive. The Phoenix police are investigating how the collision occurred. (12News)
2. Residents should expect multiple closures on Phoenix-area freeways this weekend. On Interstate 10, the eastbound lanes will be shut down between US 60 and Loop 202 Santan from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26. The northbound lanes of Loop 303 will be closed between Van Buren Street and Happy Valley Parkway from 10 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Lastly, Interstate 17 will be restricted to two lanes in both directions between Dunlap and Peoria avenues starting at 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. (Fox10)
3. The Arizona State Fair kicked off yesterday in Phoenix. It will run Thursdays through Sundays from now until Oct. 30. Tickets are $15 for anyone 8 or older, and kids 7 and under are free. Community members can purchase fair tickets online or onsite at the fairgrounds' entry gates. Visit the fair’s website for ticket purchases and opening hours. (Phoenix New Times)

Today in Phoenix:

• State Forty-Eight Step Up, Stop Cancer Fundraiser - Virtual (9:00 AM)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions - Papago Park (9:00 AM)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Is It and How Do We Do It? - Foothills Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• This week, the Phoenix Police Foundation hosted its 5th annual "Women in Blue" event. The event honors three women who are great examples of the Phoenix Police Department. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• Arizona Humane Society created a special Facebook group for lost pets in the Phoenix area. The Humane Society hopes to reunite lost pets with their families by posting in the group the pets who enter shelters in an effort to get them back home faster. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
• The Phoenix Fire Department reminds residents of an upcoming trail closure. On Monday, September 26, Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback Mountain will be closed due to the repaving of McDonald Dr. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! Your usual curator will be back on Monday with your next update. It's been a pleasure covering Phoenix for you this week!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.