MESA, Ariz. - A motorcyclist, 51-year-old Gerald Dodson, died after a crash with a car at Val Vista Drive and Southern Avenue Sunday evening, Mesa PD said.
The driver of the car, later identified as 30-year-old Aaron Powell, fled after the crash, according to police, but was later found and arrested. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
Police said the Dodson was going west on Southern when a white car pulled out in front. The motorcycle rear-ended the car and then the car took off.
The crash happened around 6:00 p.m.