TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is looking into an accident where a bicyclist was hit near East Benson Highway and South Park Avenue.
Officers said Wednesday morning the crash was so bad, investigators need to close an exit ramp connecting Benson Highway to Park Avenue.
According to the police, officers from the Santa Cruz Substation are helping with the investigation.
The TPD is asking Tucsonans to avoid the area at this time and find an alternative route.
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🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨
— Tucson Police Dept (@Tucson_Police) October 19, 2022
Officers from @ops_south are at the scene of a serious-injury collision involving a vehicle and bicycle in the area of E. Benson Hwy. & S. Park Ave.
The exit ramp on Benson Hwy. to Park Ave will be closed. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/qPVv1u6q1g
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