Dorothy Smith Weaver Killed in Head-On Collision on East Old Spanish Trail [Tucson, AZ]

Dorothy Smith Weaver Killed in Head-On Collision on East Old Spanish Trail [Tucson, AZ]

Dorothy Smith Weaver Killed in Head-on Collision at East Old Spanish Trail [Tucson, AZ]
Dorothy Smith Weaver Killed in Head-on Collision at East Old Spanish Trail [Tucson, AZ]

88-Year-Old Female Passenger Dies in Two-Vehicle Accident near 22nd Street

TUCSON, AZ (October 6, 2023) – Late Friday evening, Dorothy Smith Weaver was killed in a head-on collision on East Old Spanish Trail.

Authorities responded to the scene at the 9200 block of East Old Spanish Trail near Harrison Road on September 29th.

Per reports, the 21-year-old male driver of a Silver Mazda 3 was heading west and veered into oncoming lanes before colliding head-on with a Toyota Avalon.

The Toyota was driven by a 70-year-old woman with Weaver as a passenger. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 88-year-old Weaver dead at the scene.

In addition, paramedics took the Toyota driver, another passenger and the suspect driver to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Following preliminary duties, officers determined that the 21-year-old Mazda driver was impaired. At this time, an active investigation is still currently underway. Once available, more information will be released.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Dorothy Smith Weaver.


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