A 14-year-old was riding their motorcycle along John Wayne Parkway when they were struck by a car turning out of a business driveway
Maricopa, Ariz. – A 14-year-old biker was hospitalized after a crash Friday evening in Maricopa, according to a police report.
The Maricopa Police and Fire Department responded to the wreck at around 7:50 p.m. February 23 on North John Wayne Parkway.
A 14-year-old was riding their motorcycle along John Wayne Parkway when they were struck by a car turning out of a business driveway.
The teen suffered injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
The name of the victim was not immediately disclosed.
The driver involved stayed at the scene and cooperated with the officers.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
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