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Authorities in Canyon responded to a fatal crash on Highway 60 on Tuesday morning.

According to the Canyon Police Department, at 5:40am, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Highway 60 on the report of a major crash. Officers found that a Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 19-year-old Karina Ayala, made impact with a semi truck. The Chevrolet had been travelling eastbound on Highway 60, while the semi truck was westbound on Highway 60, turning left crossing eastbound Highway 60 proper.

Ayala was pronounced deceased at the crash scene by Justice of the Peace J. Tracy Byrd.

This incident remains under investigation by the Canyon Police Department.