An early morning collision between a motorcycle and an SUV left one person dead and closed down part of Cave Creek Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The westbound exit and on ramps from Loop 101 at Cave Creek Road are closed along with traffic southbound from Rose Garden Lane.

The eastbound exit from Loop 101 is open but being directed northbound only.

The intersection at the Cave Creek Road exits of the Loop 101 will remain closed for several hours.

All lanes of Loop 101 remain open, according to the police.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation and police are not releasing the name of the fatality until they can notify the family. Police do not believe that impairment was a factor.