Tucson, Arizona – Two young people were killed late Monday night after a motorcycle crash involving a passenger vehicle at a busy Tucson intersection, according to the Tucson Police Department.
Crash Reported Late Monday Night
Officers responded to reports of a serious collision near East 22nd Street and South Country Club Road on the night of January 5. When police arrived, they found a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle that had been involved in a violent crash.
Authorities confirmed that both the rider and passenger on the motorcycle died at the scene due to the severity of their injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Victims Identified by Police
Police identified the victims as 18-year-old E’Lyanha Nevaeh Valenzuela and 20-year-old Mickey Daniel Ortiz. Investigators stated that neither individual was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, a factor that remains significant in the ongoing investigation.
The deaths have prompted renewed discussion about motorcycle safety, particularly among young riders and passengers.
Driver of Passenger Vehicle Not Injured
The driver of the passenger vehicle involved in the crash, identified as a Kia SUV, was not injured. Police said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators…