Motorcyclist dead after crash on I-17 access road in north Phoenix

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
I-17 Black Canyon Access Road and Deer Valley Road
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Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: A 33‐year‐old motorcyclist was killed when his motorcycle crashed on the I‐17 Black Canyon Access Road near Deer Valley Road in north Phoenix. Police said he was speeding and failed to navigate a turn, colliding with a raised barrier. The crash involved only the motorcyclist; no other vehicles were present.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Mathew James Russell Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Motorcyclist dead after crash on I-17 access road in north Phoenix

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