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Motorcycle-involved crash closes Phoenix roadway

Feb 6, 2014, 4:15 PM | Updated: 4:15 pm

PHOENIX — A collision involving a motorcycle and city of Phoenix garbage truck closed a city roadway on Thursday.

The rider of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and is in critical condition.

As a result of the crash, Deer Valley was closed between Seventh Street and Cave Creek. Police said it will be closed for several hours.

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