Deputies respond to fatal E-Bike crash near Palo Verde, 44th

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Pima County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fatal E-Bike crash at South Palo Verde Road and East 44th Street on Sept. 20.

Read more Parents, educators raise concerns over AI use in Arizona classrooms

The PCSD said at approximately 9:15 a.m., deputies arrived at the crash and learned that the driver, 33-year-old Maya Ortiz, had failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the bicyclist.

The bicyclist, identified as 63-year-old Vincent Duran, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

Read more 8 sailors in USS Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during lengthy deployment, Navy says

Deputies said Ortiz was cited for failing to stop at the stop sign and is facing charges of causing serious physical injury or death from a moving violation.

Read more Tucson Police investigating crash involving Sun Tran bus at Mission, Ajo

The investigation is still ongoing, but deputies said Ortiz was not impaired.

Did you know 13 News has podcasts? Here’s the link to see the lineup.

By admin

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *