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Motorcyclist in Extremely Critical Condition After West Phoenix Crash

Phoenix Police have taken over the scene and will investigate what led to the crash.

Overview

  • Emergency crews responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and another vehicle near 35th Avenue on Monday around 8 p.m., according to multiple local reports.
  • Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller said the rider was rushed to a hospital in extremely critical condition.
  • Reporters at the scene saw heavy damage to the motorcycle and the other vehicle, described variously as a van or minivan.
  • Local coverage disagrees on the exact intersection, with some outlets saying Bethany Home Road and others saying Camelback Road, though all place the crash near 35th Avenue in west Phoenix.
  • Phoenix Police have blocked the intersection for evidence collection and debris cleanup and have not released names or a cause, with follow-up reporting expected as the investigation continues.