22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies after Vehicle Collision near East Escalante Road
TUCSON, AZ (May 15, 2023) – Thursday night, a motorcycle crash near South Prudence Road claimed the life of Dillon Alexander Long.
The incident happened on May 11th, at about 8:00 p.m., near South Prudence Road and East Escalante Road.
According to the Tucson police, a motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old Long, and a Nissan hatchback were involved in the collision.
Upon investigation, the Nissan was stopped at a stop sign and attempted to cross Escalante Road when he crashed with Long traveling eastbound.
Unfortunately, even though Long was wearing a helmet, he died due to the extent of his injuries.
Meanwhile, the driver of the Nissan suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment.
Investigators later reported that the crashed was caused by a failure by the Nissan to stop at a red light.
The team at Sweet James sends their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dillon Alexander Long. May the memories of your loved one give you strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
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