The accident, according to the Phoenix Police Department, was reported at around 5:32 p.m. February 24, near 51st Avenue and Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ – A collision between a vehicle and a motorcyclist sent the rider to a hospital in Phoenix on Tuesday night.
The accident, according to the Phoenix Police Department, was reported at around 5:32 p.m. February 24, near 51st Avenue and Bell Road.
Preliminary reports indicate that a motorcycle and a van were involved in the collision. Authorities have not released details on what caused the two to crash.
Medics transported the motorcyclist to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The rider was not immediately identified.
Additionally, a woman and a baby riding in the van were also transported to the hospital as a precaution.
There were limited details released on the incident. The Phoenix Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation and data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Arizona records hundreds of motorcycle-related fatalities each year. In recent statewide reports, more than 200 motorcyclists have been killed annually, with speeding and impairment listed among the leading contributing factors.
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