Updated June 18, 2026, 9:19 a.m. MT
A 23-year-old Army sergeant was critically injured in a motorcycle accident on an Arizona freeway on June 10.
The incident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. when the sergeant was struck from behind by a passenger vehicle. He remains on life support.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the driver reported visibility issues due to the sun, stating he did not see the motorcycle.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. The sergeant's family is calling for a deeper inquiry into the driver's actions.
Emergency medical teams transported the sergeant to a local hospital. The freeway was briefly closed for cleanup and investigation, but has since reopened.