Two Cyclists Killed, 11 Injured in Arizona Highway Pickup Crash; Suspect Arrested

Two Cyclists Killed, 11 Injured in Arizona Highway Pickup Crash; Suspect Arrested - Image Generated by DALL·E

On Sunday, tragedy struck the cycling community in Goodyear, Arizona, when a pickup truck driven by 26-year-old Pedro Quintana-Lujan crashed into a group of cyclists on the Cotton Lane Bridge, killing two and injuring 11.

The Goodyear Police Department expressed condolences to the victims' families and the cycling community, and announced that Quintana-Lujan was arrested on manslaughter and assault charges. He is being held on a $250,000 bond and has a court date on March 3.

The identities of the victims have not been released, but one was a Goodyear resident and the other was a visitor from another state. One of the victims died at the scene and the other died at a hospital, while one remains in life-threatening condition.

The crash is a stark reminder of the dangers cyclists face on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 938 cyclists were killed in crashes with motorized vehicles in 2020.

The Goodyear Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash and is asking anyone with information to contact them. They are also reminding drivers to be aware of cyclists on the road and to share the road safely.

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