DPS Trooper Injured in Motorcycle Crash at SR-24 and Signal Butte in Mesa

iSkyNews and Media June 28, 2025

Staff Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)

Published June 28th, 2025

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MESA, AZ — A collision involving a DPS police motorcycle and a civilian vehicle left an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper seriously injured Friday evening in Mesa, according to the Mesa Police Department.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:59 p.m. at the intersection of Signal Butte Road and the SR-24 freeway. Officials say the trooper was responding to a call with lights and sirens activated, traveling eastbound on SR-24 and proceeding through the Signal Butte intersection against a red light.

At the same time, a vehicle in the northbound left turn lane on Signal Butte Road attempted to turn left onto the westbound SR-24 on-ramp, striking the trooper’s motorcycle as it passed through the intersection.

The DPS trooper sustained a serious leg injury and was transported to a local hospital. Authorities say the injury is not life-threatening. Updates on the trooper's condition are being provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and was treated on the scene.

Mesa Police say the investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Vehicular Crimes Unit.

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