Authorities reported that a motorcycle with two riders was involved in the collision with a car. Authorities were still investigating to establish the exact cause of the crash
Glendale, AZ – Two people were transported to a hospital with major injuries after being involved in a collision in Glendale early Sunday morning.
According to the authorities, the incident was reported at about 2:15 a.m. February 22, near 83rd Avenue and Glendale Street.
Authorities reported that a motorcycle with two riders was involved in the collision with a car. Authorities were still investigating to establish the exact cause of the crash.
The Phoenix Fire Department crews arrived shortly after and attended to the two riders.
A man and a woman were transported to a hospital and were listed in critical condition. The identities of the involved parties were not immediately released.
A third person was evaluated at the scene but they declined to be transported to a hospital.
Limited details on the incident were immediately released. The Phoenix Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.
In 2023, Glendale, California recorded 1,191 victims killed or injured in fatal and injury car collisions, ranking the city in the upper tier among similarly sized California cities according to SWITRS data compiled by the California Office of Traffic Safety. Alcohol-involved crashes accounted for 156 victims, and speed-related collisions involved 183 victims, indicating key risk factors. Vulnerable road users were significantly affected, with 72 pedestrians, 78 bicyclists, and 80 motorcyclists killed or injured. Hit-and-run serious collisions totaled 342 victims, one of the higher counts statewide. These figures reflect persistent traffic safety challenges in Glendale’s urban environment, with multiple contributing behaviors and high involvement of non-motorized road users.
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