60-Year-Old Driver Killed after Traffic Accident near Saint David

COCHISE COUNTY, AZ (June 15, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a multi-car crash on Highway 80 claimed the life of Walter Koricanek. The incident happened on June 7th, at around 4:00 p.m., on Highway 80 in Saint David. According to the authorities, a driver was traveling on the westbound lanes of the Highway when they fell asleep at the wheel. The driver then collided with three vehicles that were headed eastbound. The collision injured several of the people involved. Officials at the scene pronounced one man, identified as 60-year-old Walter Koricanek of Goliad, Texas, dead a the scene. Medics transported the other injured individuals to a local hospital for treatment. Also, the driver at fault suffered injuries and was transported to a different hospital.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Walter Koricanek.
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