PHOENIX, AZ — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving a Phoenix police car on northbound Interstate 17 at Thomas Road Wednesday afternoon.
The collision occurred around 2:41 p.m., prompting the closure of the northbound lanes for over two hours, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Authorities reported that the motorcyclist collided with the rear of the police vehicle and was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. No officers were injured in the incident.
The northbound lanes of I-17 reopened around 5 p.m., but traffic experienced minor slowdowns in the southbound lanes due to ongoing congestion.
An investigation into the crash is underway, with further details expected as authorities gather more information.