Tucson Police, code lights

A serious injury crash closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 19 on Saturday afternoon.

Tucson police are currently investigating the crash, which happened near West Valencia Road. One person sustained life-threatening injuries.ย 

Officers are urging drivers to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

Details about the crash were not immediately available Saturday afternoon.


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Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com