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Sheriff decries dangers after fatal motorcycle-vs.-cow crash; reminds rural drivers cattle may be on roads
Summary
After a fatal motorcycle crash involving a cow near Charleston Road, the sheriff urged caution at night and reminded residents that cattle can be on public roads in rural Arizona, noting legal consequences for drivers who injure livestock.
The Cochise County sheriff expressed condolences for the family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash involving cattle and used the incident to remind drivers in rural areas to be vigilant. The sheriff said rural roads can permit livestock to cross or graze on public ways and noted the practical and legal consequences for hitting livestock.
"Cattle are allowed to walk our roads whether we agree or disagree," the sheriff said, describing historic trouble spots such as Charleston Road and advising motorists to fence private animals away from public roads when possible. He added that in Arizona law, if you injure or kill livestock you may be required to purchase the animal.
