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Police investigating fatal Avondale crash that killed bicyclist

The fatal collision occurred Thursday near 111th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

AVONDALE, Ariz. — A bicyclist was killed Thursday in a traffic collision near 111th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Avondale, police said. 

The collision occurred at about 11:45 a.m. and involved two passenger vehicles. The drivers of the two vehicles were transported to the hospital for minor injuries, according to the Avondale Police Department.

The bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. Their identity has not yet been disclosed. 

Sections of Van Buren Street may be closed as police officers investigate the collision. 

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Deaths on Arizona roads

Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that roadway fatalities have been gradually rising in Arizona over the last decade:

  • 2011: 825 deaths
  • 2012: 821 deaths
  • 2013: 844 deaths
  • 2014: 774 deaths
  • 2015: 895 deaths
  • 2016: 952 deaths
  • 2017: 1,000 deaths
  • 2018: 1,010 deaths
  • 2019: 982 deaths
  • 2020: 1,057 deaths

ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.

"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.

ADOT's suggestions include:

  • Don’t speed or drive aggressively
  • Never drive while under the influence of substances
  • Avoid distractions while driving
  • Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
  • When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
  • Stay extra aware in work zones
  • Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous

Find more tips on the department's Driving Safety Homepage on ADOT's website here.

"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.

 

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