Motorcycle, SUV collide in Tempe
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Posted: 03/12/2013
TEMPE, AZ - Police say a 22-year-old motorcyclist lost her life Tuesday after colliding with an SUV.
The accident happened around 6:50 p.m. near Rural and Broadway Roads.
Tempe police spokesman Scott Smith said the investigation is ongoing and impairment is believed to be a factor in the collision.
The driver of the SUV, a 32-year-old female has been taken into custody for various charges including multiple counts of aggravated DUI and one count of manslaughter.
Police encourage anyone with additional information to call the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311.
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