PHOENIX, AZ – A motorcyclist’s life was claimed in a rear-end crash on Interstate 17 North, south of Glendale Avenue on Saturday, AZFamily reports.
The incident happened around 3 a.m. south of Glendale Avenue. The Arizona Department of Public Safety believes a motorcycle operator rear-ended another vehicle, causing them to be thrown from the bike and to ultimately succumb to their injuries.
It appeared the bike caught on fire, according to the source’s photo, which seemed to be towed away by a tow truck.
Authorities closed the northbound lanes for several hours before reopening them before 7 a.m.
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