“Fatal Collision Involving Red GMC Yukon Leaves One Dead and Two Injured”

The Tucson Police Department is seeking the driver of a red 2003 GMC Yukon involved in a fatal three-vehicle crash on August 4. The collision took place at the intersection of S. Country Club Rd. and E. Valencia Rd. The driver of the Yukon fled the scene before authorities arrived. One passenger died from their injuries, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police. Arizona Daily Star reported

The Tucson Police Department is currently on the lookout for the driver of a red 2003 GMC Yukon involved in a tragic three-vehicle collision that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, August 4, on the Southside of Tucson. The collision took place at the intersection of S. Country Club Rd. and E. Valencia Rd., just before 4:15 a.m. Upon receiving reports of the incident, the Tucson police and the Tucson Fire Department promptly responded to the scene. The authorities discovered a red 2003 GMC Yukon, a white 2003 Freightliner pulling a 2012 Hyundai, and a black 2012 Ford Fusion at the site of the collision.

It was discovered that the driver of the Yukon had fled the scene before the arrival of the police. Three passengers who were in the Yukon, consisting of two unidentified adult men and one unidentified adult woman, sustained severe injuries and were promptly transported to Banner University Medical Center. Tragically, one of the adult male passengers, identified as 34-year-old Carlos Martinez, succumbed to his injuries after arriving at the hospital.

The drivers of the Freightliner and Fusion were evaluated at the scene. Traffic detectives were able to reconstruct the events leading up to the collision through interviews and analysis of the roadway evidence. They determined that the driver of the Yukon had been driving recklessly, disregarding traffic lights and exceeding the speed limit of 80 MPH before the impact occurred.

The collision itself took place as the Yukon, traveling westbound on E. Valencia Rd., ran a red light at S. Country Club Rd. and collided with the southbound-traveling Freightliner, which had a green light. The Yukon then continued westbound, hitting a median traffic signal before colliding with the stationary Fusion in the left turn bay on the eastbound side of E. Valencia Rd.

As the investigation is still ongoing, no charges or citations have been issued at this time. The Tucson Police Department urges anyone who may have information about the collision to contact 9-1-1 or 88-CRIME, with the option to remain anonymous..