Motorcycle riders in serious condition after crash with truck in Mesa

MESA, Ariz. — Two people have been hospitalized following a crash involving a truck and motorcycle in Mesa.

The crash happened Thursday evening near University Drive and Higley Road.

Authorities with the Mesa Police Department said both the motorcycle driver and a passenger on the bike had been taken to the hospital with serious injuries. 

Authorities said the cause of the crash is under investigation. 

Police said they would release more information as it becomes available.

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ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.

"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.

ADOT's suggestions include:

• Don’t speed or drive aggressively
• Never drive while under the influence of substances
• Avoid distractions while driving
• Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
• When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
• Stay extra aware in work zones
• Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous

Find more tips on the department's Driving Safety Homepage on ADOT's website here.

"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.

What is the Valley?:

“The Valley” is what locals call the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. It is considered the largest metropolitan area in the Southwest. 

The Valley is made up of various major cities other than Phoenix, including:

• Mesa
• Chandler
• Scottsdale
• Tempe
• Glendale
• Surprise
• Peoria
• Gilbert
• El Mirage
• Avondale
• Litchfield Park
• Goodyear
• Buckeye

Whether a city is in the “East Valley” or “West Valley” depends on where it is in relation to Phoenix.

The cities of the Valley have a combined population of 4,845,832 people, according to the 2020 United States Census. This makes it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the country right behind the Boston and Atlanta areas.