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54-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision in Phoenix

The Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of a crash around 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The motorcyclist was later pronounced dead.

Motorcyclist dies in Phoenix crash after he was cut off...

A Phoenix Police vehicle is seen. (Serena O'Sullivan/KTAR News Photo)

(Serena O'Sullivan/KTAR News Photo)

PHOENIX — A collision involving a motorcyclist in Phoenix on Monday left a man dead, authorities said.

Arnold Ramey, 54, was traveling eastbound on Thunderbird Road when an unknown vehicle turned in front of him, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

After braking, Ramey became separated from his motorcycle and collided with a nearby stationary vehicle.

The vehicle that cut him off did not remain at the scene, police said.

Officers responded to the area of 48th Street and Thunderbird Road around 1:30 p.m. Ramey was brought to a nearby hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead.

No further details were made available.

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Former Republican
Former Republican 1 year ago

I ride a Honda CTX 700. I have been riding for over 20 years. And Arizona is getting worse every day. I have seen two riders die. It is terrible out there.

A concerned American
A concerned American 1 year ago

My condolences and prayers 🙏 to the family. Remember ride like you're invisible because to most cages you are

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VocSperious 1 year ago

Does everyone run from serious accidents now? Does anyone every get away with it?