36-Year-Old Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Red-Light Collision near McKellips Road
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (September 9, 2024) – Elliot Carter died Saturday morning, in a motorcycle crash on Miller and McKellips Road.
Police officers received dispatch calls around 9:20 a.m., on August 31st.
Authorities reported that 36-year-old Carter was riding a motorcycle westbound on McKellips Road when he ran a red light.
Upon entering the intersection, his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck that was passing through on a green light. The collision ejected Carter from his motorcycle, resulting in serious injuries.
Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators revealed that Carter was not wearing a helmet during the crash.
Additionally, the occupants of the pickup truck were unharmed. Troopers closed the intersection for several hours, reopening it by 1:00 p.m. The exact factors contributing to the crash are still under investigation.
The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Elliot Carter who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.
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