Mesa, AZ.- A motorcyclist was killed in a collision that occurred in Mesa on Tuesday, according to the Mesa Police Department.
The wreck took place at the intersection of Broadway and Sossaman roads on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Mesa police reported that the collision was between a motorcycle and a van. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately established.
The motorcyclist was killed in the crash. The victim’s name was not immediately disclosed.
The intersection was temporarily shut down as authorities investigated the crash. No additional information was provided. The accident is under investigation.
Statewide Crash Trends:
Arizona experienced a slight decline in traffic incidents over the past two years, though crash fatalities remain high. In 2023, the state reported 122,247 total motor-vehicle crashes with 1,307 deaths, while 2024 saw a small decrease to 121,107 crashes and 1,228 fatalities, representing a 6.1% drop in deaths compared with the previous year. Despite the modest improvement, the number of serious injuries and fatalities remains near historically high levels, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges.
Speeding, impaired driving, and failure to use safety devices continue to be major contributing factors in fatal and serious crashes across the state. Emergency response efforts and public safety campaigns aim to reduce these risks, but Arizona’s highways and urban roads continue to see a significant number of severe accidents annually.
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