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Motorcyclist hit at corner of North Euclid Avenue and East 9th Street

Road closure due to investigation
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Police Department is temporarily closing off the corner of North Euclid Avenue and East 9th Street as it investigates a crash.

Public Information Officer Sergeant David Fritsch tells KGUN 9 the department heard about someone hitting a motorcyclist Saturday night around 6.

Though he says details are limited at this time, Sgt. Fritsch confirms it was a man riding the motorcycle. Emergency responders have since taken him to a local hospital with "life-threatening injuries."

Investigators are currently trying to figure out what happened. Drivers should avoid the area if possible for the rest of the evening.

Please stay with KGUN 9 for continuing coverage.

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