GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in Goodyear has left one person dead, the Goodyear Police Department said.
The crash reportedly happened at 7:53 p.m. on Saturday near Falcon Drive and Indian School Road, east of Pebble Creek Parkway.
Authorities said that the motorcycle was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition where they later died of their injuries.
A second patient was taken to the hospital, but their condition is unknown.
At this time, investigators are working to determine the cause of and circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police have not disclosed the identity of the motorcyclist, or the identity of any person or persons in the SUV.
There is no word on whether or not impairment played a part in the crash at this time.
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Deaths on Arizona roads
Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that roadway fatalities have been gradually rising in Arizona over the last decade:
- 2011: 825 deaths
- 2012: 821 deaths
- 2013: 844 deaths
- 2014: 774 deaths
- 2015: 895 deaths
- 2016: 952 deaths
- 2017: 1,000 deaths
- 2018: 1,010 deaths
- 2019: 982 deaths
- 2020: 1,057 deaths
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
"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.
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