Rider critically injured by semi

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Motorcyclist critical after collision with semi

by Derek Quizon - Aug. 28, 2010 03:28 PM
The Arizona Republic

A collision between a semitruck and a motorcycle early Saturday has left the rider in critical condition.

The accident occurred on the 1700 block of Northwest Grand Avenue, when the driver of the semitruck clipped one of three motorcyclists riding near the truck.

Police spokesman Sgt. Steve Martos said the accident was initially ruled a hit-and-run because the driver left the scene. But about half an hour after police came to investigate, the driver of the truck called in, saying he had not realized he had been in an accident.

The driver said he suspected he may have clipped one of the riders but initially wrote it off, Martos said. But he still the feeling he may have hit someone nagged at him until he pulled into a nearby parking lot.

When he noticed oil on the wheels and scuff marks on the tires, he called the police.

Police are not planning to pursue a criminal investigation into the accident.