Man hospitalized in Yuma crash due to speeding and impaired driver

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A man was taken to the hospital after a crash, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

At about 3 p.m. on June 18, officers were called about a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in the area of W. 32nd Street and S. 8th Avenue.

YPD says a 59-year-old woman driving a Mazda was driving westbound on 32nd street when she turned left onto S. 8th avenue, and crashed into a 37-year-old man driving a Yamaha motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider was taken to Onvida Health with serious injuries.

YPD says the driver of the Mazda was impaired and the motorcyclist was speeding.

No other injuries were reported, according to YPD.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.