Mesa police close University Drive, Extension Road intersection to investigate death

Haleigh Kochanski, Arizona Republic
The intersection at University Drive and Extension Road was closed in all four directions Friday morning, according to Mesa Police Department.
The intersection at University Drive and Extension Road was closed in all four directions Friday morning, according to Mesa Police Department.

The intersection of University Drive and Extension Road was closed in all four directions Friday morning due to an investigation into a death, according to Mesa Police Department.

"Officers are on scene investigating and currently have someone detained," said Brandi George, spokesperson for Mesa Police Department.

Police did not provide further information.

Motorists were advised to use Alma School Road or Country Club Drive as alternate routes for northbound and southbound traffic, as well as Main Street or Rio Salado Parkway for eastbound and westbound traffic.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: University Drive, Extension Road closed in Mesa for investigation