Families of UA students killed in hit-and-run file notice of claim

Families of three University of Arizona students killed in a 2025 crash near campus are seeking $150 million from the City of Tucson, alleging the city ignored years of warnings about a dangerous crosswalk and failed to install safety improvements before the deadly collision.

The notice of claim, filed Tuesday, stems from an October 30, 2025, crash at North Euclid Avenue and East Second Street that killed 21-year-old Sophia Troetel, 22-year-old Josiah Santos and 21-year-old Katya Castillo-Mendoza.

The three were crossing in a marked crosswalk when they were struck by a speeding driver…

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