Surprise, Ariz. - DPS closed southbound Loop 303 for a crash that involved a pedestrian. According to a report, a man was believed to be retrieving a ladder that fell off his vehicle when they were struck by a truck. The pedestrian died at the scene.

Officials with the Arizona Department of Transportation say southbound lanes of Loop 303 near Peoria Avenue are closed to all traffic until further notice.

One person died in a crash on Loop 303, causing a road closure that lasted for several hours in the west Valley.

Southbound Loop 303 is closed near Peoria Avenue in Surprise. A person was hit by a car while trying to pick up a ladder in the roadway, according to DPS. The person who was hit died at the scene. Drivers should expect delays and look for an alternate route if possible.