ARIZONA NEWS

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with truck making left turn in Phoenix

Jan 24, 2024, 11:07 AM

Motorcycle totaled on the road....

A motorcyclist died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, after colliding with a truck making a left turn at an intersection in Phoenix. (AP File Photo)

(AP File Photo)

PHOENIX — A motorcyclist died Tuesday afternoon after colliding with a truck making a left turn at an intersection in Phoenix, authorities said.

Officers responded to a collision call just after 1 p.m. at Indian School Road and 24th Street, the Phoenix Police Department said.

When they arrived, 31-year-old Alexander Thompson was found suffering from serious injuries, police said. Thompson was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Detectives determined Thompson was driving east on Indian School Road when he crashed with the truck making a left turn at 24th Street.

The man driving the truck stayed at the scene, and no signs of intoxication were displayed, police said.

An investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

No other details were made available.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

A motorcyclist died on Saturday, May 18, 2024, after colliding with another vehicle that was attemp...

Nick Borgia

Motorcyclist dies over the weekend after late-night collision in Phoenix

A motorcyclist died over the weekend after colliding with another vehicle that was attempting to make a left turn in Phoenix.

12 minutes ago

A dump truck crash closed the transition ramp from the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to the Loop 10...

KTAR.com

WB L-202 to L-101 transition ramp closed in Mesa after crash involving dump truck

The transition ramp from the westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway to the Loop 101 Price Freeway was closed Monday morning following a crash involving a dump truck.

1 hour ago

Banner Imaging and HeartFlow are collaborating to offer a new program to help new patients detect c...

Bailey Leasure

Banner Health, HeartFlow offering a new program to detect coronary blockages

Banner Imaging and HeartFlow are collaborating to offer a new program to help new patients detect coronary blockages.

3 hours ago

Chandler Flex...

Nick Borgia

Chandler City Council approves 1-year extension for Flex ride share service

The Chandler City Council approved a one-year extension with River North Transit to continue operating the micro-transit service.

3 hours ago

Breakfast restaurant Over Easy to celebrate its 15th location opening with a Welcome Weekend event ...

Bailey Leasure

Over Easy to host grand opening for 2nd Queen Creek location this weekend

Breakfast restaurant Over Easy to celebrate its 15th location opening with a "Welcome Weekend" event on May 25-26.

3 hours ago

Phoenix Police...

Nick Borgia

Phoenix police successfully complete Operation Full Court Press to reduce crime

Phoenix police announced the completion of Operation Full Court Press, a five-day initiative focused on reducing crime.

11 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

DESERT INSTITUTE FOR SPINE CARE

Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain

Spring has sprung and nothing is better than March in Arizona. The temperatures are perfect and with the beautiful weather, Arizona has become a hotbed for hikers, runners, golfers, pickleball players and all types of weekend warriors.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

Day & Night is looking for the oldest AC in the Valley

Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.

...

Fiesta Bowl Foundation

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade is excitingly upon us

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe is upon us! The attraction honors Arizona and the history of the game.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with truck making left turn in Phoenix