Arizona DPS seeks help identifying drivers in fatal I-10 crash

After a five-vehicle crash resulting in the death of a motorcyclist, the Arizona Department of Public Safety is asking the public for help in identifying the drivers involved. At about 12:01 a.m. Oct. 17, a crash occurred on westbound Interstate 10 near 107th Avenue, according to a news release from

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After a five-vehicle crash resulting in the death of a motorcyclist, the Arizona Department of Public Safety is asking the public for help in identifying the drivers involved.

At about 12:01 a.m. Oct. 17, a crash occurred on westbound Interstate 10 near 107th Avenue, according to a news release from DPS.

The crash occurred when a westbound motorcycle collided with a vehicle, ejecting the rider. After the rider was ejected, the motorcycle continued to travel a short distance, striking a pickup truck, DPS said.

Shortly after the collision, the rider was struck by at least two additional vehicles, one being a dark-colored Kia that left the scene and a light-colored SUV or crossover vehicle. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, according to

DPS.

Detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Vehicular Crimes Unit are seeking help from the public in identifying the drivers and vehicles involved in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 1‑877‑429‑8477 or submit a tip online at azdps.gov/tips and to reference the incident, I26063966.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona DPS seeks help identifying drivers in fatal I-10 crash