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

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

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.