Yuma, Arizona.- On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at approximately 12:47 AM, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle versus motorcycle collision in the area of Avenue B and County 13thStreet.
According to information released by Tania Pavlak, Public Affairs Specialist with YCSO, the initial investigation revealed that a Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on Avenue B approaching the intersection at County 13th Street. The driver of the vehicle, a 2016 Nissan Versa, was eastbound on County 13th Street when it failed to yield the right of way for the motorcycle and proceeded to enter the intersection on to Avenue B. The motorcycle collided with the driver side of the vehicle, causing the motorcyclist to sustain serious injuries.
The driver of the Harley, a 58-year-old male of Yuma, AZ, was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center and later flown out to a Phoenix area hospital.
The driver of the vehicle was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center for minor injuries.
This case remains under investigation at this time. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this collision.
Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit our website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.