A crash involving a motorcycle just north of the Cave Creek and Bell roads intersection left one juvenile dead and a woman in critical condition.

PHOENIX — A crash in Phoenix left a juvenile motorcyclist dead, the city’s police department said.

>> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. 

Phoenix police officers responded to an area just north of the Cave Creek and Bell roads intersection around 3:25 p.m. on Sunday for a crash involving a motorcycle.

When officers got to the scene, they found the woman who was driving the vehicle and the driver of the motorcycle in critical condition. 

The Phoenix Fire Department got to the scene and took the woman to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the motorcycle, a juvenile, was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the motorcyclist, including the driver’s age, was not released. 

Detectives will be investigating the scene, and the area is expected to be closed down for several hours.

No other information was released. 

>> This story will be updated as additional information becomes available. Stay with 12News for the latest.


Watch 12News+ for free 

You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere, thanks to the 12News+ app! 

The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like “Today in AZ” and “12 News” and our daily lifestyle program, “Arizona Midday”—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV

12News+  showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. 

Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives. 

Roku: Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for “12 News KPNX.” 

Amazon Fire TV: Search for “12 News KPNX” to find the free 12News+ app to add to your account, or have the 12News+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app. 


More ways to get 12News  

On your phone: Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.  

On your streaming device: Download 12News+ to your streaming device  

The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like “Today in AZ” and “12 News” and our daily lifestyle program, “Arizona Midday”—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.  

12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. 


Up to Speed

Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12News YouTube channel. Subscribe today.