According to investigators, a 2017 Jeep Wrangler was traveling west on Fort Lowell Road above the posted 35 mph limit when the driver drifted across the centerline and collided head-on with an oncoming 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
Tucson, AZ– A 28-year-old woman was killed in a collision between two vehicles on Sunday night in Tucson, according to the Tucson Police Department.
At around 7:05 p.m. January 18, police responded to reports of a collision near Fort Lowell Road and Alvernon Way.
According to investigators, a 2017 Jeep Wrangler was traveling west on Fort Lowell Road above the posted 35 mph limit when the driver drifted across the centerline and collided head-on with an oncoming 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage.
The TPD and Tucson Fire Department personnel responded to the scene shortly after.
The driver of the Mitsubishi was declared deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified by Tucson police as Angela Marie King, 28.
After the collision, the driver of the Jeep and his passenger fled the scene on foot. The two were located with the help of K9 and air units.
The Jeep driver, a 23-year-old man, and his 17-year-old passenger, were both transported to Banner University Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The Tucson Police Department is investigating the accident and charges are pending further test results.
Arizona experienced a slight decline in traffic incidents over the past two years, though crash fatalities remain high. In 2023, the state reported 122,247 total motor-vehicle crashes with 1,307 deaths, while 2024 saw a small decrease to 121,107 crashes and 1,228 fatalities, representing a 6.1% drop in deaths compared with the previous year. Despite the modest improvement, the number of serious injuries and fatalities remains near historically high levels, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges.
Speeding, impaired driving, and failure to use safety devices continue to be major contributing factors in fatal and serious crashes across the state. Emergency response efforts and public safety campaigns aim to reduce these risks, but Arizona’s highways and urban roads continue to see a significant number of severe accidents annually.
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