A nighttime motorcycle ride through central Phoenix turned deadly Monday when a 36-year-old rider lost control and slammed into a wooden utility pole, according to police. Officers found the motorcyclist, later identified as Marvin Roy Logons III, in critical condition and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash prompted a large emergency response as detectives shut down the area to process the scene and collect evidence.
Where and when
According to the Phoenix Police Department, the collision happened near 23rd Avenue and Orangewood around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Responding officers treated the area as an active fatal-collision scene while investigators worked through the night. The department listed the incident in its March 2 media advisories as a fatal collision in central Phoenix.
Crash details
As reported by AZFamily, investigators believe Logons lost control of the motorcycle before riding onto the sidewalk and striking a wooden utility pole, which ejected him from the bike on impact. Police identified the rider as 36-year-old Marvin Roy Logons III. Detectives have not said whether speed or impairment were factors, and the cause of the wreck remains under investigation.
What investigators say
Investigators say the case remains active as they gather evidence and review any available video from the area. The city has not released additional details about the motorcycle or whether any other vehicles were involved. Officials said more information will be shared when it becomes available.
