The accident happened in the area of South Alvernon Way and East Benson Highway at about 2:45 p.m. on June 9.
Tucson, AZ – A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a dump truck in Tucson Monday afternoon, according to Tucson Police.
The accident happened in the area of South Alvernon Way and East Benson Highway at about 2:45 p.m. on June 9.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a Kenworth dump truck was stopped for a red light on westbound Benson Highway. A westbound motorcyclist reportedly passed several vehicles on the shoulder and stopped in the front line alongside the dump truck.
When the light turned green, police say the truck driver made a right-hand turn onto northbound Alvernon Way and struck the motorcyclist in the process.
The truck remained at the scene after the accident.
The motorcyclist was taken to Banner-University Medical Center where he died a short time later.
The 40-year-old man operating the truck was not injured.
No other details were available.
The police are investigating the collision.