The Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies reported that a woman was riding a bicycle when she were hit by a vehicle near the intersection
Buckeye, AZ – A bicyclist was hospitalized with major injuries after being involved in a collision with a vehicle in Buckeye on Saturday evening.
According to deputies, the wreck was reported in the area of Turner Road and Southern Avenue at about 7 p.m. February 14.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies reported that a woman was riding a bicycle when she were hit by a vehicle near the intersection. The circumstances under which the crash happened were still yet to be determined.
Deputies and emergency crews responded to the incident shortly after receiving reports of the accident. The woman was transported to the hospital by medics.
Authorities reported that the woman was in critical condition. The victim’s name was not immediately released in the initial reports.
The driver of the vehicle that hit the bicyclist remained at the scene after the crash. Authorities have not confirmed whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the accident.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is currently working to ascertain the cause of the collision.
Phoenix continues to experience a high volume of vehicle collisions, consistently accounting for a disproportionate share of Arizona’s total crashes and fatalities, though recent preliminary data shows a slight decline in fatal crashes in 2024. The city logged 37,472 crashes in 2024, which translates to an average of over 102 accidents per day. In 2022, Phoenix recorded 38,311 total crashes, resulting in 282 fatalities and over 10,000 personal injuries. The city is ranked as one of the deadliest major cities in the US for traffic fatalities per capita. Key contributing factors in Phoenix crashes include speeding, which is a factor in approximately 34% of deadly crashes, and distracted driving. Alcohol-related incidents also remain a concern, particularly on weekend nights. Pedestrians and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable; pedestrian collisions resulted in 249 deaths in Arizona in 2024, while motorcycle fatalities account for 20% of all fatal crashes in Phoenix.
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