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Motorcyclist Suffers Life threatening Injuries In Crash at Buffalo and Alta
A motorcyclist suffered life threatening injuries early Sunday morning after an accident in the west valley.
The 27 year old man who has yet to be identified was riding his 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle heading north on Buffalo Drive. According to police a 1998 Ford Expedition was turning left onto Buffalo Drive from Alta Drive. The driver of the Ford failed to yield at the yellow light to the motorcyclist right of way and hitting the motorcycle rider.
The motorcycle rider was taken to UMC Trauma Center with life threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford remained at the scene with no signs of impairment. Police continue to investigate this incident.
No more information is available at this time.
Jul 15, 2024
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