37-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near 22nd Street
TUCSON, AZ (March 19, 2024) – Chirag Lilabhai Patel died Tuesday morning in a motorcycle crash on Aviation Parkway and 22nd Street. The incident occurred just before 8:00 a.m., on March 5th.
According to reports, Patel was traveling east on a blue Yamaha motorcycle when he made a left turn onto eastbound 22nd Street on a green light. There, he collided with a blue 2010 Toyota Corolla driven by a 27-year-old woman, which was traveling through a red light.
Crews arrived at the scene and transported 37-year-old Patel to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Medical personnel attended to the driver of the Toyota, who showed no signs of impairment but sustained minor injuries. She was also taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
After conducting initial investigations, authorities stated that the failure of the Toyota to yield the right-of-way was a significant contributing factor to the accident. However, no arrests were made at the time.
The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Chirag Lilabhai Patel who are grieving over the loss of their loved one. May you find comfort and strength during this time.
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