In Apache Junction this past Saturday, a fatal collision occurred when a car and a motorcycle crashed at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Cedar Drive. According to 12 News, the incident prompted the closure of Broadway Avenue in both directions as the Apache Junction Police Department launched an investigation into the crash. As reported, at least one individual was pronounced dead following the collision, though details about the identity of the deceased were withheld at the time.
The Apache Junction Police Department has stated, "impairment not a factor," as a piece of the ongoing puzzle into understanding the calamity that led to the loss of life. Having discovered to avoid the area and to seek alternative routes, drivers were advised due to the ongoing investigative procedures at the site of the collision. The department took to social media, sharing a plea for the public's consideration as they expressed their condolences to the family suffering from this tragedy, detailed AZFamily.
The closure of Broadway Road, described by police as a busy thoroughfare, led to significant traffic disruptions for several hours. It wasn't until after 10 p.m. that normalcy began to creep back, as officers concluded their on-scene work and reopened the road to vehicles.
While the Police Department, in their communications, assured the public that impairment had been ruled out as a contributing factor in the crash, the investigation by local authorities continues to piece together the moments leading up to the tragic encounter.
