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Motorcycle collision closes part of 4th Avenue, man suffers critical injuries

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December 10, 2021 8:43 AM
Published 4:21 AM

Alcohol and speed are believed to be a factor

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma police closed 4th Avenue in both directions for a serious motorcycle accident.

It happened just after 2 a.m. Friday morning near South 4th Avenue and 19th Street. A motorcycle was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed and collided the rear of a 2000 Honda CRV.

The 29-year-old man riding the Yamaha motorcycle was ejected and was given first aid before being transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center in serious condition. He was then later flown to a Tucson area hospital with critical injuries.

According to the Yuma Police Department, alcohol and speed appear to be a factor at this time. The case remains under investigation.

The driver of the CRV was uninjured. 

We will continue to follow this story and provide updates on KYMA.com. 

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