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Motorcycle accident kills rider in Phoenix

Apr 2, 2013, 6:48 AM | Updated: 7:04 am

PHOENIX — A motorcycle accident has left one man dead Tuesday morning in the North Valley.

The single-vehicle crash at Cactus and Cave Creek roads shut down the intersection. There is no timetable on reopening.

Phoenix Police said the rider lost control of his motorcycle and crashed about 2:30 a.m. He was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene. A friend on another motorcycle was unharmed.

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Motorcycle accident kills rider in Phoenix