One person injured in crash on Eighth Street
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating a crash which left one person injured.
According to a press release, the crash happened in the area of Eighth Street and Avenue B before 7:00 p.m. Monday.
Courtesy: Dexx Taylor
Courtesy: Dexx Taylor
YPD says a 58-year-old man was driving a Toyota Avalon westbound on Eighth Street and was making a left-hand turn onto Avenue B when he crashed into a Suzuki CXR motorcycle, ridden by a 33-year-old man, traveling eastbound on Eighth Street.
YPD says the motorcyclist was taken to Onvida Health, but was later flown to a Phoenix area hospital in serious condition.
Courtesy: Dexx Taylor
Courtesy: Dexx Taylor
While impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash, and no other injuries were reported, the investigation is ongoing.
If anyone has information regarding the case, call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.