The Tucson Police Department is currently investigating a fatal bicycle collision that took the life of 34-year-old Miguel Angel Quintero Friday afternoon.
On June 10, 2016, just after 2:00 p.m., officers responded to East Prince Road and North 1st Avenue for a report of a bicyclist who was struck near the intersection. Upon arrival, officers located the unresponsive bicyclist in the roadway. Tucson Fire was on scene to assist, however Quintero was pronounced deceased shortly after their arrival.
Tucson Police Traffic Detectives responded to the scene to continue the investigation. They were able to determine that a 1989 Peterbuilt truck was traveling eastbound on East Prince Road in the curb lane. The truck was approaching North 1st Avenue getting ready to make a right turn. Quintero was also eastbound on East Prince Road and pulled up next to the truck in the bike lane. As they entered the intersection they were side by side. The driver of the truck made a right turn on to 1st Avenue, striking Quintero. The driver of the truck immediately stopped after the collision and stayed on scene. At this time, neither speed nor impairments appear to be factors in the collision. No citations have been issued. Detectives are continuing the investigation.
Quintero was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.