A 17-year-old cyclist turned up dead on the evening of Wednesday, April 8, following a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of 48th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident, which is being actively investigated by the police, calls for the intervention of a motorcycle accident attorney.
At about 4:40 pm on the said date, officers responded to a traffic collision on the westbound Encanto Boulevard, which was called in by witnesses.
The responding officers discovered two wrecked vehicles, a motorcycle, and a pickup truck, with the motorcycle driver sprawled unconscious on the roadway.
Upon investigation at the crash site, officers of the Phoenix Police department gathered that the teenage cyclist was riding his bike westbound on the roadway. The teenager, for unknown reasons, then crashed into the pickup, which was at the time attempting a turn onto 48th Avenue.
The impact of the collision knocked the motorcycle operator to the ground, causing him fatal injuries. Paramedics pronounced the accident victim dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the deceased as Erik Flores-Valenzuela, a 17-year-old male. The minor was not suspected of having been under the influence.
Meanwhile, the operator of the pickup, whose name was withheld, was not harmed in the collision. Police believe neither impairment nor speed on his part, was responsible for the mishap.
Investigations would reveal whether the motorcycle’s speed was a factor in the accident.
Families of victims involved in motorcycle crashes are encouraged to consult a motorcycle accident attorney to ensure their rights are protected, and the available evidence is appropriately reviewed.
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