According to the AZDPS, two commercial vans and a motorcycle were among the vehicles that collided in the westbound lanes of Loop 202. The motorcyclist is said to have crashed into the rear of a vehicle and other vehicles became involved
Phoenix, AZ.- A motorcyclist died in a collision involving seven vehicles that left the rider pinned under a van in Phoenix on Tuesday morning, according to a report by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The wreck took place at about 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, on Red Mountain Loop 202, near 32nd Street.
According to the AZDPS, two commercial vans and a motorcycle were among the vehicles that collided in the westbound lanes of Loop 202. The motorcyclist is said to have crashed into the rear of a vehicle and other vehicles became involved.
The motorcyclist was pinned under one of the vans after the crash.
The AZDPS reported that the motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital with major injuries and was later declared deceased. There were no reports of other injuries in the incident.
Multiple westbound lanes of Loop 202 were shut down at the 40th Street on-ramp as authorities cleared the scene.
Further details on the crash were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.
Original Story
Phoenix, AZ.- Injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle collision that left a motorcycle pinned under one of the vehicles in Phoenix on Tuesday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The accident was reported at around 8:45 a.m. on Red Mountain Loop 202 near 32nd Street.
According to the report, multiple vehicles collided in the westbound lanes of Loop 202. The events leading up to the accident were not immediately established.
A motorcycle was stuck under a van after accident.
The AZDPS reported that injuries were reported in the accident. The number of those hurt and the extent of their injuries were not specified.
Several westbound lanes were shut down following the collision. Further details about the incident were not immediately released. An investigation is underway.
Phoenix is the epicenter for traffic collisions in Arizona, consistently leading the state in total crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The city, which ranks among the top 10 deadliest major U.S. cities for traffic fatalities per capita, sees an average of over 100 accidents daily. Recent data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) indicates that while statewide fatalities saw slight decreases in 2023 and 2024, the overall volume of crashes remains a serious concern. In 2024, Phoenix experienced approximately 37,472 total crashes, resulting in 265 fatal crashes and over 10,449 injuries. This makes up roughly one-third of all accidents across the state. The primary contributing factors to these incidents include speeding (a factor in about 34% of deadly crashes), distracted driving, and impairment from alcohol or drugs. Alcohol-related incidents are a particular issue, with Saturday nights between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. showing the highest rates. Vulnerable road users are disproportionately affected; for example, pedestrians accounted for nearly 250 deaths in the state in 2024, a number driven by driver inattention and a failure to use crosswalks.
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