GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AZ — A motorcycle rider died early Thursday in a collision with a semi-truck on State Route 347.
The two-vehicle crash occurred in the northbound lanes at Cement Plant Road (milepost 182) shortly before 5 a.m. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Northbound traffic was closed at Casa Blanca Road for several hours, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Emergency personnel were on site to manage the incident.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. No additional details regarding the semi-truck driver or potential injuries were provided.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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