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Motorcyclist dead in north Phoenix crash involving Valley Metro bus

A male motorcyclist died after colliding with a Valley Metro Paratransit bus in north Phoenix on Friday morning, authorities said.

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PHOENIX — A male motorcyclist died after colliding with a Valley Metro Paratransit bus in north Phoenix on Friday morning, authorities said.

Phoenix police responded to the area of Peoria Avenue and 28th Drive at about 11:40 a.m. and found Michael Do, 20, with severe injuries. First responders with Phoenix fire took Do to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he later died from his injuries.

How did the north Phoenix crash happen?

Detectives assigned to the crash learned that Do — who was wearing a helmet — was heading west on Peoria Avenue before the Valley Metro bus “pulled in front of him” while making a left turn onto 28th Drive from Peoria.

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The driver of the Valley Metro bus remained at the crash site to answer the detectives’ questions. They displayed no signs of impairment from intoxication, authorities said.

The investigation remains ongoing.

No other information was revealed.

Payne Moses KTAR.com editor

Payne Moses is a web content editor for KTAR News and Arizona Sports at Bonneville Phoenix. A lifelong Arizonan, Payne briefly left the state to play collegiate golf but returned to pursue his passion for journalism. When he’s not managing digital… Read more

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Mysterious Stranger
Mysterious Stranger 1 year ago

As a former motorcyclist. I Know that, regardless of fault, you will be the one to die. Always assume that every other vehicle is actively trying to kill you and ride slowly enough to avoid any potential obstacles. I've seen how people drive in AZ, and there is no way I would ride here.

Silenced Dogood
Silenced Dogood 1 year ago

Most unfortunate.

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gary6449 1 year ago

The lawsuit - filed by the family - will be HUGE !