Crime & Safety
Tucson Man Dies In Single-Car Crash: Police
A man died in a single-car crash near Fort Lowell Road and Dodge Boulevard early Monday morning, according to Tucson police.
TUCSON, AZ — Tucson police are investigating after a man died in a car crash early Monday morning, the department said.
According to the Tucson Police Department, the single-car crash occurred at the intersection of Fort Lowell Road and Dodge Boulevard. Sgt. Richard Gradillas, a spokesperson for the department, advised Tucsonians to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
TRAFFIC ALERT Please avoid the intersection of N. Dodge Blvd. and E. Fort Lowell Rd. as officers from Operation Division Midtown are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision. Use alternate route. pic.twitter.com/6QpDo51OZG
— Sergeant Richard Gradillas (@SgtGradillas) January 4, 2021
The man involved was identified Tuesday as 29-year-old Johnny J. Rodriguez. Officials are still working to determine the cause of the crash, though Gradillas confirmed in a news release that excessive speed appeared to be a factor.
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The investigation remains ongoing.
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