A bicyclist was left with life-threatening injuries Monday afternoon after a vehicle struck the rider on Desert Fairways Drive near the Paradise Valley Country Club, according to Paradise Valley police. Emergency crews rushed the cyclist to a hospital, and officers shut down the roadway while first responders worked the crash scene and documented evidence.
As reported by 12News, the collision happened on Desert Fairways Drive east of the Paradise Valley Country Club and involved a vehicle. The outlet noted that officers secured the area as investigators combed the scene for clues.
Arizona’s Family reports that Paradise Valley Police Department commander Patrick Beumler confirmed the cyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to the station, Desert Fairways Drive was closed between Palo Verde Place and Mummy Mountain Road as of about 2:20 p.m. while police continued their work.
Scene And Investigation
Officials have not released the cyclist’s name or provided additional updates on the rider’s condition, according to 12News. Paradise Valley police asked drivers to steer clear of the area while investigators remained on scene.
Local Context
The Phoenix area has seen a string of serious bike-versus-vehicle crashes in recent months. In one case, a reported DUI-related collision in Glendale left a bicyclist with life-threatening injuries, according to ABC15. In another, Arizona’s Family covered a deadly bicycle crash in Scottsdale in December, a grim reminder of how vulnerable cyclists are on busy valley roads…