According to the authorities, Rivera and another pedestrian were attempting to walk across Ajo Way when Rivera got hit by a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
Tucson, CA – The woman who was hit by a vehicle late last month in Tucson has succumbed to her injuries, according to the Tucson Police Department.
Nancy Rivera, 43, was the victim of the accident that occurred in the 1200 block of West Ajo Way at about 7 p.m. on January 27.
According to the authorities, Rivera and another pedestrian were attempting to walk across Ajo Way when Rivera got hit by a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado.
The Chevrolet was driven by a 19-year-old, who remained at the scene after the accident.
The Tucson Police Department officers and emergency personnel arrived shortly after and rendered aid to Rivera.
Rivera was then transported to a hospital with major injuries. On Saturday, January 31, authorities were notified that Rivera had succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
The driver was at the scene when authorities arrived. The driver was not suspected to have been speeding at the time of the accident.
Police reported that impairment was not believed to have played a role in the incident.
The Tucson Police Department is investigating to determinethe circumstances of the accident.
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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