Motorcyclist dies in fatal collision

The Yuma Police Department is investigating a vehicle collision that left a motorcyclist dead.

Officers say the incident occurred on Friday, December 2, around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Ocotillo Lane near the Big Curve Shopping Center.

The initial investigation revealed a silver Chevrolet pickup, driven by a 72 – year – old male, exited the private driveway of a mobile home park and collided with a white BMW motorcycle which was traveling northbound on Fourth Avenue. The rider of the motorcycle, a 41 – year-old male was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained life – threatening injuries. The Yuma Fire Department transported him to Yuma Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The Yuma Police Department encourages anyone with any information about this case to please call the Yuma Police Department at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

The case is still under investigation.

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