Maricopa, AZ (January 16, 2026) – A motorcyclist tragically lost their life in a deadly accident involving a semi-truck early on Thursday morning on State Route 347 near Cement Plant Rd, according to local officials.
The fatal collision occurred shortly before 5 a.m. on January 15 in the northbound lanes of SR 347 near milepost 182. Authorities confirmed that the individual was riding a motorcycle when they were struck by a semi-truck traveling in the same direction.
Responding officers and paramedics arrived quickly and attempted life-saving efforts, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not yet been released, pending family notification.
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured and remained at the site of the crash, cooperating with investigators.
In the aftermath of the incident, the Arizona Department of Transportation closed the northbound lanes of SR 347 at Casa Blanca Rd for several hours to allow for a full investigation and cleanup. Traffic was rerouted while crews worked to clear the scene and gather evidence.
The exact circumstances leading up to the deadly accident remain under investigation by local and state authorities.
