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I-10 reopens at Baseline Road after deadly motorcycle crash

By Brent Corrado
Updated  June 19, 2023 10:28am MST
Traffic
FOX 10 Phoenix

TEMPE, Ariz. - A deadly crash involving a motorcyclist closed Interstate 10 in Tempe on Monday morning.

The eastbound lanes of I-10 were shut down at Baseline Road. The westbound lanes were not affected.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the crash happened just before 3 a.m. on June 19 when the motorcyclist sideswiped a truck. The motorcyclist lost control and was thrown from the motorcycle.

The unidentified motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the truck was not hurt.

I-10 back open after motorcycle crash

I-10 back open after motorcycle crash

The eastbound lanes of I-10 were shut down at Baseline Road. The westbound lanes were not affected.

Area where I-10 was closed:

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