(Surprise, AZ) A 72-year-old motorcyclist, Charles Kearns-Highsmith, died in a two-vehicle crash on Bell Road near Sunrise on Saturday, December 20, Surprise Police Department reports. Officers responded to the scene. According to police, westbound Bell Road was briefly shut down, affecting traffic at Mountain View. Eastbound lane restrictions were implemented at Bell Road and Sunrise during the investigation. The roadway fully reopened just before 7 p.m. No further information has been made public regarding the details of the crash. Opinion on the Bell Road Crash. Investigators frequently consult the Motorcycle Safety Law in cases of fatal motorcycle collisions. This law mandates that drivers operate safely near motorcycles, granting them full lane usage and avoiding hazardous maneuvers. Implementing this law aids in assessing whether the other driver maintained proper spacing and caution prior to the Bell Road collision. If initial evidence indicates that lane changes or vehicle placement played a role in the crash, officers might review the Improper Turn and Lane Movement Law. This rule specifies the safe procedures for drivers to make turns and change lanes.
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