YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A man was killed when a motorcycle and a semi-truck pulling a flatbed trailer collided Monday afternoon.
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) said officers responded around 1 p.m. Monday in the area of East Palo Verde Street and Avenue 3E near the Yuma County Fairgrounds.
A 21-year-old active-duty Marine was driving a motorcycle south on 3E Street, according to Yuma police.
A semi-truck pulling a flat bed driven by a 21-year-old man traveled north on Avenue 3E and turned west on Avenida Palo Verde.
YPD said the motorcycle hit a flat bed trailer and the driver fell off the motorcycle.
The motorcycle driver, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene.
YPD also said the semi-truck driver was not injured.
YPD said alcohol did not appear to be a contributing factor to the accident and the matter was under investigation.
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma confirmed Marines are stationed at the base.
If you have information about this incident, please remain anonymous by calling YPD at (928) 373-4700 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463.
