A man riding an e-bike was killed early Friday after a collision with a Jeep Compass near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, according to Phoenix police. The crash happened at about 4 a.m. near 24th Street and Sky Harbor Circle. The rider was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, and 24th Street was closed in both directions while investigators worked the scene.
Phoenix police said the crash involved a Jeep Compass and a man on an e-bike, and confirmed that the Jeep driver stayed at the scene. Officials closed the roadway from Buckeye Road to Sky Harbor Circle during the investigation into the fatal collision, as reported by Arizona's Family.
Cyclist Safety And State Crash Numbers
The Arizona Department of Transportation's annual crash reports show bicyclist fatalities fell in 2023 and held roughly steady in 2024, even as overall traffic deaths across the state remain near historic highs. ADOT recorded 1,228 traffic fatalities in 2024 and cited speed and impairment as leading factors in fatal crashes, according to ADOT.
Crash Ripples Through Sky Harbor Traffic
Crews from Arizona's Family on scene reported that freight trucks and Waymo vehicles were forced to make U-turns to get around the closure, backing up traffic on nearby access roads. The shutdown affected both commercial and autonomous vehicle traffic around the airport property.
Police Still Probing Fatal Collision
Phoenix police said they have not released additional details about what led to the crash, and the investigation remains active. The department has not announced any citations or charges in connection with the collision.
