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Police investigate what led up to Phoenix motorcyclist's death

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Updated  March 12, 2025 6:46am MST
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The Brief

    • Joshua Johnson, 33, was killed in a motorcycle crash on March 11 near 59th Avenue and Indian School Road.
    • Police say two other cars were involved in the crash and stayed at the scene.

PHOENIX - A motorcyclist was killed in a Phoenix crash on Tuesday afternoon, police say.

What they're saying:

The March 11 crash happened near 59th Avenue and Indian School Road around 3:45 p.m.

"When officers arrived, they located the adult male motorcycle rider with serious injuries. The man did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene," Phoenix Police Sgt. Rob Scherer said.

The motorcyclist was identified as 33-year-old Joshua Johnson.

Investigators say Johnson was hit by one of the vehicles that was making a left turn. After the collision, Johnson's motorcycle crashed into the second car.

The motorcycle's speed is believed to be a factor in the crash, while impairment is not.

What's next:

Police say charging decisions will not be made until the accident reconstruction process is completed.

Map of the area where the crash happened:

The Source

  • The Phoenix Police Department

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