Tucson, AZ – Joseph Javier Snyder Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Speedway Blvd

Tucson, AZ (March 31, 2020) – A motorcyclist has died after being involved in a collision on Speedway and Greasewood last weekend.

Officers were dispatched to the intersection of West Speedway Boulevard and North Greasewood Road around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger car. Upon arrival, Tucson Fire personnel were on scene rendering aid to the motorcycle passenger after making the determination that the driver of the motorcycle, 26-year-old Joseph Javier Snyder, had already died at the scene.

Tucson Fire transported Snyder’s passenger, an adult female, to Banner University Medical Center with serious injuries.

Traffic Detectives were contacted and responded to continue the investigation. They say that witnesses on the scene advised that Snyder collided with a 2018 Volkswagen Passat that was traveling southbound on Greasewood Road.

The driver of the Volkswagen stopped immediately and remained at the scene for the investigation. However, the investigation is ongoing and no charges or citations have been issued at this time.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Joseph Javier Snyder. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Motorcycle Crashes in Arizona

Motorcycle wrecks have more than doubled in the past 25 years nationwide. Furthermore, crash statistics show that one in seven deaths on the road occurred on a motorcycle. And even worse is the fact that they’re on the rise across the state of Arizona.

From long-term physical issues and medical bills to job loss or even death, victims and families are left to cope with devastating circumstances after a motorcycle wreck. But the victims and their families affected by these injurious wrecks can contact a Phoenix accident lawyer for help. In some cases, a skilled lawyer can help victims get justice and a fair settlement to compensate for their damages from a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit.

Our motorcycle crash attorneys at ELG have years of experience advocating for victims and their families after motorcycle crashes. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck that occurred through no fault of your own, contact our accident lawyers at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation today.

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