TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A motorcyclist died Monday afternoon after failing to negotiate a turn on the road from Mount Lemmon.
69-year-old Dale Young was riding southbound on Catalina Highway, near the base of the mountain, at around 5:40 p.m., when he struck a guard rail and was ejected off his motorcycle, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
He was found by deputies down a steep ravine and pronounced dead at the scene, PCSD said.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Mount Lemmon Highway is closed due to a crash, Monday evening.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department says it is closed in both directions between mile posts 2 and 3.
PCSD is asking drivers to avoid the area.
PCSD did not say when the highway is expected to reopen.
This is a developing story. Stay with KGUN 9 for the latest.
