TEMPE, AZ — At least one person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Loop 101 near University Drive Saturday evening.
Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the crash occurred when a motorcyclist rear-ended a vehicle as traffic was coming to a stop due to a separate crash on the freeway.
Officials say the motorcycle caught fire and the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Loop 101 northbound lanes were closed at University Drive.
UPDATE: All lanes are now open on Loop 101 northbound at University.
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It is still advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route if possible.
No other injuries were reported.
