Unidentified Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Accident near Ina Road

TUCSON, AZ (March 31, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, one pedestrian was fatally struck in a tractor-trailer collision on Interstate 10.

The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m., near Cortara and Ina Road on February 1st. First responders arrived to the scene shortly after.

Per reports, a pedestrian was standing on the roadway when the driver of a passing tractor-trailer struck them. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 at milepost 248 between Cortara Road and Ina Road were blocked during cleanup and investigations. Following preliminary duties, officers determined that the involved tractor-trailer driver was not impaired at the time.

At this time, local authorities have not released the identities of those involved in the fatal crash. Once available, more details will be provided to the public.

We would like to offer our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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