By Associated Press - Monday, August 24, 2020

MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Mesa police say a man has died after the go-kart he was riding in was hit by a car.

Authorities say the collision occurred Sunday around 3:30 a.m. as the 28-year-old man was traveling in a curb lane on Broadway near Williams.

A BMW in the same lane struck the go-kart rider from behind.



The go-kart rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say he was not wearing any protective equipment like a helmet. The go-kart had no flags or lights to increase visibility on the road.

Police say the driver of the BMW showed no signs of impairment.

The incident remains under investigation.

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