TRAFFIC FATALITY: SPENARD AND WISCONSIN

On August 2, 2026, at about 6:01 p.m. APD responded to the area of Spenard and Wisconsin for a report of a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a Buick was being driven eastbound on Spenard making a left turn on Wisconsin when it was struck by the motorcycle which was driving westbound on Spenard. The adult male identified as Jorge Martinez Jr, 40, driving a motorcycle was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The driver of the Buick and one passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other passenger in the Buick was not injured.

Next-of-kin notification procedures are complete.`

APD Case 26-20365