Mesa, AZ – Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver and vehicle involved in a serious hit-and-run crash on State Route 87 late Wednesday night.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision happened Wednesday, November 6, 2025, around 11 p.m. on AZ-87 near milepost 179, close to Mesa Drive. Investigators say a black motorcycle was struck by a passenger vehicle, causing the rider to suffer serious injuries.
DPS officials said the motorcycle was hit from either the front or left side, suggesting the vehicle may have crossed into the rider’s path. The driver of the passenger vehicle allegedly failed to stop and did not remain at the scene following the crash.
Authorities believe the suspect vehicle may be a silver SUV, though investigators caution it could be any make or model. DPS added the vehicle is likely to have significant damage, particularly to the front or left side, due to the severity of the impact.
The injured motorcyclist was transported for medical care. No update on the rider’s current condition has been released as of Thursday.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, seen a damaged silver SUV in the area, or has surveillance or dash camera footage from AZ-87 near Mesa Drive around the time of the collision to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Arizona Tip Line at 877-4AZ-TIPS (877-429-8477) or online at azdps.gov/tips. Tipsters are asked to reference incident number I25067794.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities, as even small details could help investigators locate the driver involved.
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