Motorcyclist ejected after rear-ending a car, then struck by a truck, Phoenix Police say
PHOENIX - A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed after crashing into the back of a car on Saturday night and then getting hit by a truck, Phoenix Police said.
At around 7 p.m. on July 1 near Thunderbird Road and 51st Avenue, Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower says Robert Hazelton, 47, was riding his motorcycle south on 51st Avenue when he rear-ended a car.
"The primary collision caused the victim to be separated from the motorcycle where he was then stuck by a truck driving north on 51st Avenue," Bower said.
Hazelton was taken to the hospital where he died.
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The drivers of the car that was rear-ended and the truck stayed at the scene to talk with police.
"The drivers were both evaluated for impairment; however, no signs were noted," Bower said.
No more information is available.
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