Biker Severely Injured in Solo Crash Close to Amtrak Station

A motorcyclist was hospitalized following a serious crash near the Amtrak Station on December 22, 2024. The incident occurred around 5:35 p.m. when the motorcyclist reportedly misjudged a curve at the intersection of Maricopa Road and Mercado Street.

Emergency personnel from the Maricopa Fire and Medical Department responded promptly. They found the rider approximately 50 feet from the road, groaning in pain as they prepared to transport him. A police officer accompanied the ambulance to the hospital just before 6 p.m. for immediate medical attention.

Investigating officers photographed the disturbance at the curb on Mercado Street, indicating that the motorcycle may have left the roadway. The investigation into the specifics of the crash continues, including the cause and the extent of injuries sustained by the motorcyclist.

InMaricopa has reached out to the Maricopa Police Department for further details regarding the accident.