The collision occurred at about 4:30 p.m. near 16th Street and Baseline Road. Phoenix police responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a van.
Phoenix, AZ – A motorcyclist was killed following a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in south Phoenix on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
The collision occurred at about 4:30 p.m. near 16th Street and Baseline Road. Phoenix police responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a van.
Investigators believe 33-year-old Xavier Munoz Rojel was riding the motorcycle when he collided with a van that was making a left turn in front of him. Authorities indicated that Rojel may have been speeding at the time of the crash.
Rojel sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman driving the van was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two children who were inside the van were also taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Police said the van driver showed no signs of impairment. Toxicology results are pending to determine whether Rojel was impaired at the time of the collision.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and secured the intersection while officers conducted their on-scene investigation.
The crash caused disruptions at 16th Street and Baseline Road as authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
The incident remains under investigation. Prosecutors will determine whether to file charges following the outcome of the investigation.
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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