TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist was seriously hurt after being hit by a car near downtown Tempe on Monday morning.

At about 1 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of Rural Road and Rio Salado Parkway on reports of a crash.

Police say the motorcyclist was making a left-hand turn onto Rio Salado when it turned too soon into oncoming traffic and was hit by a car.

The motorcycle driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition. A passenger on the bike was not transported.

The car driver was arrested for driving under the influence, according to the Tempe Police Department.

A passenger inside the car was transported to the hospital for precautionary treatment.

The investigation is ongoing.

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