Mesa, AZ – Fatality Reported in Motorcycle Crash on S Windsor Rd & E Broadway Rd

Mesa, AZ (July 31, 2020) – Officers with the Mesa Police Department say that a motorcyclist died on Friday morning after colliding with a vehicle near South Windsor Road and East Broadway Road in Mesa.

Per initial reports from officers and fire rescue authorities dispatched to the area, the motorcycle rider died at the scene of the crash around 6:30 a.m. Information provided by Mesa police spokesman Det. Nik Rasheta indicated that the other driver involved remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation, but further details on the cause of the crash or any information on other injuries have not been released.

Impairment was not suspected to be a factor in the crash, though the crash does remain under investigation at this time.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Arizona

Per reports from local authorities, motorcycle accidents were responsible for nearly 14% of all traffic fatalities nationwide over the past several years. In fact, motorcycle wrecks are on the rise and have more than doubled in the last 25 years. Data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate that one in seven fatalities on the road occurred on a motorcycle.

And despite a general decline in the number of crashes and injuries on Arizona roads last year, traffic deaths were at their highest level in more than a decade.

Tragic consequences may befall victims after a motorcycle accident. Crash victims may suffer from long-term physical issues, costly medical bills, and even job loss or death. But the victims and their families affected by these motorcycle wrecks can contact a Phoenix motorcycle crash lawyer for help. In some cases, a skilled lawyer can help victims get justice and a fair settlement from a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit.

Our knowledgeable and compassionate Arizona motorcycle accident attorneys at ELG have years of experience advocating for victims and their families after motorcycle crashes.

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If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck that occurred through no fault of your own or your loved one has died in a motorcycle wreck, contact our motorcycle crash lawyers in Arizona at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation today.