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Phoenix, AZ (August 11, 2026) – A motorcyclist was critically hurt on Monday night after a crash involving a minivan near 35th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The collision happened around 8 p.m. on August 10.
The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition. Phoenix police said an initial investigation found that the motorcycle rider failed to stop at a red light while the minivan was making a left turn.
The motorcycle struck the minivan during the collision. The minivan driver was not hospitalized, according to the available report.
The investigation remains ongoing as police review the circumstances surrounding the collision. Our thoughts are with the motorcyclist as he continues to receive medical care.
What Makes Motorcycle Crashes Especially Dangerous?
Motorcyclists have less physical protection than people inside passenger vehicles. A collision can expose riders to serious injuries involving the head, spine, chest, or limbs.
The severity of injuries can depend on vehicle speed, direction of travel, point of impact, roadway conditions, and whether protective equipment was used. Helmets can reduce the risk of certain head injuries, but cannot prevent all trauma.
Intersections can present additional risks because vehicles may cross or turn across the path of motorcycles. Traffic signals, visibility, vehicle positions, roadway markings, photographs, and witness accounts can provide useful information when examining how a motorcycle collision occurred.
