TEMPE, AZ — A skateboarder has died after being hit by a motorcyclist in Tempe Wednesday night.
According to police, the skateboarder was riding through the intersection of Priest Drive and Broadway Road around 7 p.m. when he was hit by a motorcycle rider.
The skateboarder, a male in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police say impairment doesn't appear to be a factor in the crash. It's unclear if the motorcyclist, also a male in his 20s, was injured in the crash or not.
It's unclear if the skateboarder was in a crosswalk at the time or who had the right of way.
Police say the intersection will be closed for several hours as the investigation continues.
