Investigators reported that a 2002 Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound on Campbell Avenue when it attempted to turn into a private drive and collided with Woodhouse, who was riding a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle
Tucson, AZ – The man who was killed in a motorcycle crash at an intersection in Tucson on Friday afternoon has been identified by the Tucson Police Department.
Jason Allen Woodhouse, 44, died in the incident that occurred in the 3900 block of North Campbell Avenue near East Roger Road at about 2:15 p.m. on Friday, January 30.
Investigators reported that a 2002 Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound on Campbell Avenue when it attempted to turn into a private drive and collided with Woodhouse, who was riding a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
The TPD reported that Woodhouse, who was not wearing a helmet, died of his injuries following the crash.y
The other involved driver, a 72-year-old, was not injured and remained at the scene. The driver was not suspected to have been impaired.
The accident remains under investigation by the Tucson Police Department.
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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