Woman Dies After Motorcycle Collision Near 59th Avenue and Baseline Road

PHOENIX — A 32-year-old woman has died after being struck by a motorcycle near South 59th Avenue and Baseline Road, according to Phoenix police.

Rahneisha Talbert died at the hospital on Sunday, October 18, six days after the collision.

Officers responded to the area at approximately 7:45 p.m. on October 12. Police said the rider of a Yamaha motorcycle struck Talbert as she was crossing the roadway.

Phoenix Fire Department personnel transported Talbert to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The motorcycle rider was also hospitalized with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Detectives with the Phoenix Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit took over the investigation. According to preliminary findings, Talbert was crossing midblock, outside a marked crosswalk, when the collision occurred.

Police said a Drug Recognition Expert evaluated the motorcycle rider and found no signs of impairment.

The investigation remains ongoing. No additional details were provided in the update.

Source: Phoenix Police Department, incident 26-1434551.