A tragic hit-and-run crash early Friday, July 18, 2025, claimed the life of a mini bike rider near Chandler Boulevard and Delaware Street.

 

Chandler police and firefighters arrived at the scene around 1 a.m., finding the victim with critical injuries.

 

Despite emergency efforts and a swift hospital transport, the rider was pronounced dead.

 

The victim’s identity remains undisclosed as officials notify the family.

 

Witnesses reported that the driver sped away before officers arrived, leaving the neighborhood in shock.

 

Detectives worked tirelessly in the aftermath, ultimately arresting 40-year-old Jer’hard Doane Duriso in Mesa for felony hit-and-run charges.

 

This somber incident has stirred concerns about road safety in Chandler, with residents grieving and calling for change.

 

Authorities encourage anyone with details on the collision to share information, hoping justice brings some solace.

 

The community continues to unite in support of the victim’s loved ones during this difficult time.

A massive fire broke out Wednesday evening at an RV storage facility near Chandler, Arizona, destroying ten recreational vehicles and alarming local residents.

 

The blaze ignited around 6 p.m. near Kyrene Road and Allison Road, just south of the Loop 202 Santan Freeway on the Gila River Indian Reservation.

 

Firefighters from the Gila River Fire Department, together with crews from neighboring departments, quickly responded and escalated the incident to a first-alarm fire to bring in extra resources.

 

The flames were fully extinguished by 6:30 p.m., and no injuries were reported.

 

Authorities are still investigating what caused the fire, which left several RV owners devastated by the sudden loss of their vehicles.

 

This incident serves as a reminder for storage facility operators and local business owners to review fire prevention protocols and ensure safety measures are rigorously maintained.