Police: Fatal Glendale collision not caused by impairment

PHOENIX — Phoenix Police responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Dec. 30 around 7:00 p.m. The incident occurred in the area of 5100 W. Union Hills Drive.

Witnesses indicate that the vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle, which caused the crash. The motorcyclist, 42-year-old Joseph Martorelli, was transported to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

The driver of the vehicle, 65-year-old unidentified female, was also sent to the hospital for treatment of “serious injuries”. There was also a 76-year-old unidentified female in the passenger seat as well.

Police has determined that impairment was not a factor in the collision, however an investigation remains on-going.

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