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Motorcyclist dead after Tuesday night crash near Gilbert and Ray roads

Motorcyclist dead after Tuesday night crash near Gilbert and Ray roads
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GILBERT, AZ — A motorcyclist is dead after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Gilbert.

Police say they were called to the intersection of Gilbert and Ray roads just before 9:30 p.m. for a reported crash.

When officers arrived, they found two vehicles and a motorcycle involved in the crash.

The motorcyclist was suffering from critical injuries.

Despite life-saving measures, the motorcyclist died a short time later.

Gilbert police identified the motorcyclist Thursday as 61-year-old Don Porter of Gilbert.

Police believe an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn and struck Porter.

The crash remains under investigation.