On February 27, 2013, at about 7:00 p.m., deputies with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a serious collision south of the intersection of West Ina Road and North La Cholla Boulevard. Richard Bean, age 57, was riding his motorcycle south of the intersection of Ina and La Cholla at the dedicated turn bay when he was struck and killed by Anthony Valdez, age 31.
Mr. Bean was wearing his helmet.
Valdez was waiting to turn into the Walgreens at Ina and La Cholla. He failed to yield to Mr. Bean and turned in front of him causing a collision. Mr. Bean collided with the front passenger side of Mr. Valdez’ vehicle and was transported to University of Arizona Medical Center. Mr. Bean died prior to reaching the hospital.
The investigators developed suspicion that Mr. Valdez was operating his vehicle while impaired. Mr. Valdez was arrested and booked for Manslaughter. The investigation continues.