Motorcyclist dies in Yuma crash where speeding and impairment were factors
Marcos Icahuate
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A man has died following a crash where speeding and impairment were factors, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).
The man was identified as 37-year-old Richard Wagner.
At about 3:00 p.m. on June 18, officers were called about a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in the area of W. 32nd Street and S. 8th Avenue.
YPD says a 59-year-old woman driving a Mazda was driving westbound on 32nd street when she turned left onto S. 8th avenue, and crashed into Wagner driving a Yamaha motorcycle.
Wagner was taken to Onvida Health with serious injuries.
YPD says the driver of the Mazda was impaired and the motorcyclist was speeding.
No other injuries were reported, according to YPD.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.