According to Chandler police, Valenzuela was riding a motorcycle through the intersection when he got into a collision with a second vehicle, believed to be a pickup truck
Chandler, AZ – The motorcyclist who was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Chandler early Thursday morning has been identified as Alfredo Valenzuela, 59, according to the Chandler Police Department.
At about 4:30 a.m. December, 18, authorities responded to a crash at the intersection of Gilbert and Germann roads, just south of Loop 202 Santan Freeway.
According to Chandler police, Valenzuela was riding a motorcycle through the intersection when he got into a collision with a second vehicle, believed to be a pickup truck.
The Chandler Police Department and medics responded to the scene and found Valenzuela unresponsive and with severe injuries. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he sadly succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck was unharmed and cooperated with the investigators. Authorities said the involved motorcycle sustained major damage.
There were no arrests made in connection with the accident. Roads were shut down near the intersection for nearly three hours following the crash.
The Chandler Police Department is conductung an investigation into the accident.
Car Accident Statistics in Chandler
Recent data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) shows that Chandler has consistently experienced a high number of traffic collisions over the past two years. In 2023, the city recorded 4,340 total crashes, including 18 fatal collisions, 1,263 injury crashes, and 3,059 property-damage-only incidents.
In 2024, Chandler reported 4,267 total crashes, consisting of 14 fatal crashes, 1,263 injury collisions, and 2,990 property-damage-only crashes. When combined, the two-year period reflects 8,607 total collisions, including 32 fatal crashes and more than 2,500 injury-related crashes, underscoring ongoing roadway safety challenges in the area.
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