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Serious head-on crash involving a motorcyclist near Vail

At least one dead
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Officers responded to a two-vehicle deadly crash on State Route 83 near Tucson.

The closure is due to a crash at milepost 45, which is 13 miles south of Vail.

State Troopers say the crash was a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a car.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the motorcycle was reportedly trying to pass in a blind curve when the collision occurred.

Both directions of the road are blocked until further notice.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Stay with KGUN 9 as we continue to follow this developing story.

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Bivian Contreras is a real-time editor for KGUN 9. Bivian graduated from the University of Arizona School of Journalism with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast and is currently pursuing a degree in Broadcast Operational Meteorology. Share your story ideas and important issues with Bivian by emailing bivian.contreras@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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