Andrew Munoz Killed in Tempe Motorcycle Crash near 56th Street and Desert Drive

Authorities believe Andrew Munoz was speeding when he collided with a car near the intersection of 56th Street and Desert Drive.

Phoenix, AZ – The motorcyclist who died after colliding with a vehicle near a Tempe intersection on Saturday morning has been identified as 22-year-old Andrew Munoz.

Authorities believe Andrew Munoz was speeding when he collided with a car near the intersection of 56th Street and Desert Drive.

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Phoenix, AZ – One person was killed in a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Tempe on Saturday morning.

Tempe police said the accident happened on January 18, near 56th Street and Desert Drive, just north of Washington Street.

According to the police, a man was riding his motorcycle when he collided with a car and died at the scene. Police said speed appears to have played a role in the collision.

56th Street was shut down between Washington Street and Van Buren Street as crews worked to clear the scene and investigate the collision.