Motorcyclist killed in Surprise crash

Police say a motorcyclist was killed on Saturday night after he was hit by an SUV driven by an unlicensed 16-year-old driver.

The accident happened at 4:30 p.m., at the intersection of Greenway and Litchfield Roads.

The victim, identified as Derek Pyle, 48, of Surprise, was struck from behind by an SUV while he was on his motorcycle. The collision caused Pyle to hit the vehicle in front of him, according to Surprise Police.

Pyle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact Surprise police.