The Honda was hit on the driver’s side by a Kia EV6 that had been traveling eastbound on Broadway and failed to stop for a red light at the intersection. The Kia was reportedly speeding in a 35 mph zone
Tucson, AZ – A deadly crash claimed the life of a 47-year-old man in Midtown Tucson early Monday morning, the Tucson Police Department reported.
Omar Del Ra Soto was killed in the incident that took place at East Broadway and South Craycroft Road at about 4:30 a.m. March 9.
According to the TPD, Soto was driving a Honda Civic making a left turn onto westbound Broadway from northbound Craycroft Road on a green light.
The Honda was hit on the driver’s side by a Kia EV6 that had been traveling eastbound on Broadway and failed to stop for a red light at the intersection. The Kia was reportedly speeding in a 35 mph zone.
The Tucson police said Soto was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Paramedics transported the driver of the Kia, who was not identified, to a hospital with minor injuries. Authorities determined that the driver was not impaired and there have been no reports of any arrests.
The Tucson Police Department is still looking into the incident to ascertain the exact cause the collision.
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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