Investigators reported that the pedestrian was in the northbound median lane when a 2016 Dodge Durango struck him. The pedestrian was not in a marked or unmarked crosswalk when he was hit by the Dodge, according to the report
Tucson, AZ – A man was hit and killed by a vehicle in Tucson early Monday morning, according to the Tucson Police Department.
The accident happened at about 1:30 a.m. February 9, in the 3700 block of South Park Avenue near Ajo Way.
Investigators reported that the pedestrian was in the northbound median lane when a 2016 Dodge Durango struck him. The pedestrian was not in a marked or unmarked crosswalk when he was hit by the Dodge, according to the report.
Operations Division South officers and crews with the Tucson Fire Department responded shortly after receiving reports of the accident.
The victim was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later in the day. He has since been identified as Christopher David De La Corte, 34.
The driver of the Dodge, identified as a 37-year-old man, stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Authorities determined that the driver was not impaired at the time of the accident.
According to TPD, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in the pedestrian’s possession. Whether the pedestrian was impaired at the time of the accident has not been confirmed.
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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