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Michael G. Salinel, 49, killed in motorcycle crash on Loop 101 in Tempe, Arizona

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/07/2019 - 3:53pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 23, 2016

Gilbert man dies in Tempe crash on Loop 101

DPS officials say 49-year-old Michael G. Salinel, of Gilbert, died Saturday after a crash on Loop 101 near the U.S. 60. Investigators say Salinel tried to avoid hitting the stricken car with his motorcycle but was subsequently rear-ended by a third car. They say Salinel was pinned between the two. TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Public Safety says a motorcyclist was killed when he became pinned between two cars. KNXV-TV of Phoenix reports (http://bit.ly/1Sc8bop) authorities say a vehicle cut off another car just before 9:30 p.m.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved: 
Michael G. Salinel
Roadway: 
Loop 101
City: 
Tempe, AZ
County: 
Maricopa County, AZ
Area: 
Phoenix, AZ

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