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Motorcyclist loses part of leg after hit by car in Tempe

by Ian Sullivan - Apr. 26, 2010 04:15 PM
The Arizona Republic

A motorcyclist lost his right leg below the knee after a driver ran into him in Tempe early Saturday morning, police reports said.

Tempe police arrived at University Drive and State Route 143 about 2:30 a.m. in reference to a serious accident.

Investigation revealed that Michael Markulin, 24, of Phoenix was driving a Toyota west on University Drive when it collided with the motorcycle, which had stopped at a red light, police said.

Further investigation showed that Markulin was traveling more than 60 mph, police said. Witnesses told police that Markulin showed signs of alcohol impairment, the reports said.

According to the police report, Markulin was seen leaving the accident on foot and did not aid the injured motorcyclist.

Tempe police tracked Markulin down at his home about 11 a.m., the report said. Markulin told police he hit the motorcycle and left the scene.

He also said he had no intention of alerting the police about the accident.

Markulin was booked on charges of aggravated assault and fleeing the scene of a serious injury accident.

The investigation is ongoing.