Motorcyclist dies after 7-vehicle crash on Loop 202

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Motorcyclist killed in 7-vehicle crash on Loop 202

DPS says a motorcyclist died after being pinned underneath a van during a crash involving seven vehicles along the westbound Loop 202 near 32nd Street in Phoenix.

A motorcyclist has died after being pinned underneath a van on Tuesday following a crash involving multiple vehicles along the Red Mountain Loop 202 in Phoenix.

What we know:

The crash involved seven vehicles, including a motorcycle, and happened at 8:45 a.m. on Dec. 9 in the westbound lanes near 32nd Street.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the motorcyclist became trapped under a van during the crash. After being pulled from underneath the van, the motorcyclist was taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.

A woman who was riding inside another vehicle was also hospitalized.

Several lanes of traffic and the 40th Street on-ramp were shut down, but they have since been reopened.

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Motorcycle crash on Loop 202 blocks traffic

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a motorcyclist was pinned underneath a van following a crash involving multiple vehicles along the westbound Red Mountain Loop 202 near 32nd Street on Dec. 9.

What we don't know:

The motorcyclist wasn't identified, and it's unclear about the severity of the woman's injuries.

The cause of the crash is not known.

Map of area where the crash happened

The Source: The Arizona Department of Public Safety

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