Phoenix motorcyclist Michael Pryor, 65, dies after collision with SUV near 7th and Grant

Crash investigated near downtown corridor south of Chase Field

A 65-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision involving an SUV near the intersection of 7th Street and Grant Street in Phoenix, police said. The rider was identified as Michael Pryor.

Officers were dispatched to the crash scene shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the area south of Chase Field. Pryor was found with serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

What investigators say happened

Based on preliminary information released by police, Pryor was traveling southbound on 7th Street when the collision occurred. The SUV involved was turning onto northbound 7th Street from Grant Street when it struck the motorcycle.

Police said the SUV remained at the scene as officers began their investigation. The case remained under investigation in the days that followed, and authorities had not announced whether citations or criminal charges would be pursued.

Investigators emphasized that early crash reconstructions can change as evidence is collected, witness statements are reviewed, and any available video is analyzed.

How fatal-collision cases are typically handled in Phoenix

Phoenix Police traffic-fatality investigations are generally conducted by specialized personnel who document the scene, collect physical evidence, and work to establish factors such as right-of-way, speed, driver actions, and visibility. In cases involving death or life-threatening injury, investigators may also coordinate with other agencies involved in death investigations.

Public safety context: Vision Zero and corridor-level interventions

The collision occurred as Phoenix continues implementing its Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan, which sets a long-term goal of reducing roadway-related serious injuries and fatalities to zero by 2050. The city has identified and funded safety projects—such as intersection and corridor improvements—through voter-approved bond financing.

What remains unknown

• Whether impairment, distraction, or speed played a role in the crash.
• Whether the SUV driver will face citations or criminal charges.
• Whether investigators have recovered surveillance or dash-camera footage relevant to the collision.

Police urged anyone with information related to the crash to contact investigators as the inquiry continues.