Phoenix, AZ.- Two men were hospitalized with critical injuries after a crash involving a motorcycle at an intersection near a Circle K in Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
At around 2 p.m. November 26, authorities responded to reports of a collision near a Circle K located at 15th Avenue and Indian School Road. It's unclear whether another vehicle was involved.
The PFD crews responded to the scene and located two men with major injuries. The two were treated at the scene, before being transferred to a hospital for further treatment. Authorities reported that the two patients had life-threatening injuries. Their identities were not immediately released.
The intersection was expected to be restricted as authorities worked at the scene. There were no further details on the accident. The investigation is ongoing.
Motorcycle accidents are a major cause of injuries and death to road users in Arizona. The upward trend in the number of collisions is alarming and motorcyclists need to exercise more caution when traveling through Phoenix and other major cities in the state. According to the latest report by AZDOT, Arizona recorded 3,165 motorcycle crashes across the state in 2023. The accidents caused 258 rider fatalities and 2,571 injuries. The numbers have been constantly rising each year since 2020 and this is a major concern for riders.
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