Updated on April 18, 2023 at 2:11 p.m.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson police investigate a deadly crash two-vehicle crash near Pantano Parkway.
TPD responded to the 2500 block of S. Pantano Parkway on April 17 around 2 p.m. along with the Tucson Fire Department.
One of the two cars was a blue 1999 GMC Sonoma and the other car was a white 2016 Isuzu NRR flatbed truck.
The driver of the Sonoma, a man, was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
After arriving at the hospital, he was pronounced dead.
He has been identified as 62-year-old Andrew Martinez. Next of kin has been notified.
The driver of the Isuzu was also transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital with minor injuries.
According to TPD, the Isuzu was stopped at a red light in the southbound left turn lane on Pantano Parkway.
In addition, the GMC Sonoma, driven by Martinez, was traveling southbound on Pantano Parkway and rear-ended the Isuzu.
Investigation remains ongoing.
No citations or charges are anticipated.
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Tucson police responded to a crash on Southbound Pantano Parkway from East Golf Links Road.
Both streets are closed as officers investigate a serious-injury two-vehicle collision.
Officers ask to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
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