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Loop 101 reopens after deadly crash involving motorcycle near 67th Avenue

Officials are investigating why the motorcyclist was down in the roadway
Loop 101 and 67th avenue crash
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GLENDALE, AZ — A portion of Loop 101 was shut down in the West Valley due to a deadly crash involving a motorcyclist.

The collision occurred overnight in the westbound lanes of Loop 101 near 67th Avenue.

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say a motorcyclist was down in the roadway for an unknown reason when it the rider was struck by a passing vehicle.

DPS shut down the portion of the freeway during the investigation. It reopened before 5 a.m.