VAL VISTA DRIVE

DPS identifies Mesa victim in US 60 motorcycle crash

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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:45 pm

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A crash Wednesday afternoon on US 60 near Val Vista Drive killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist, authorities said Thursday.

The collision occurred about 3:20 p.m. May 15 when the motorcycle collided with the rear of another vehicle, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Derrick Kleinschmidt of Mesa was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was reported to be driving in and out of traffic when the collision occurred, according to DPS.

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