TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Sheriff's Department responded to a motorcycle crash involving injuries.
The incident occurred on June 11 around 4:14 p.m. at the intersection of North Sandario Road and West Desert Wren Drive.
It involved a motorcycle and a Chevrolet Trailblazer.
According to PCSD, the motorcycle was being operated by a 17-year-old male.
The motorcyclist was driving northbound on North Sandario Road The Trailblazer was driven by 42-year-old Martin Craig southbound on North Sandario Road.
Craig tried to make a left turn onto West Desert Wren Drive and struck the motorcycle.
The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital where he later passed away.
Craig was arrested for causing death by a moving violation.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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