59-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies after DUI Driver Causes Collision near South Wilmot

TUCSON, AZ (October 9, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a deadly motorcycle DUI accident claimed the life of Manley Gilliland. On September 23rd, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a reported crash in the 6700 block of E. 22nd Street. According to the Tucson Police Department, the collision involved a silver 2014 Ford Focus driven by 29-year-old Jonathan Elocadio Cardenas and a black 2013 Harley Davidson FLSTFB motorcycle driven by 59-year-old Manley Gilliland. As a result, Gilliland suffered life-threatening injuries and the paramedics transported him to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he later died upon arrival. Moreover, Cardenas was assessed by the Impaired Driver Enforcement Unit and he was determined to be impaired during the time of the incident. Meanwhile, Gilliland was driving without a valid driver’s license and he was not wearing a helmet, the police added. No further details have been released by authorities, additional updates will be posted as an active investigation is currently underway.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Manley Gilliland.
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