KINGMAN, AZ — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a commercial driver early Friday on Interstate 40, approximately 2.5 miles west of the Mohave and Yavapai county line.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision occurred around 1 a.m. when a commercial vehicle rear-ended the motorcycle, which then caught fire.
Troopers responded to the incident and found the motorcyclist deceased at the scene. Authorities reported that the commercial driver was cited for failure to control the vehicle to avoid a collision.
Both individuals involved have not been publicly identified. The status of any potential charges against the commercial driver remains unclear as the investigation continues.
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